Chinese garlic: description of the variety, cultivation and reviews of summer residents with a photo

Why is garlic popular? The reasons for the demand are hidden in its valuable composition and medicinal properties. A valuable plant helps fight viral infections and harmful microbes due to the production of phytoncides. Regular consumption of garlic has a beneficial effect on blood circulation and strengthens the human immune system. Ease of cultivation has also become an advantage; today, most gardeners in Russia have this valuable crop in their beds. Garlic Chinese has already managed to win the recognition of many gardeners in the country. Plant cultivation is available for different regions of the country.

Variety information

The species is known to vegetable growers not only under the name of Chinese garlic. It is often referred to as mountain garlic or allspice. Combining the taste of onion and garlic, a plant originally from China has successfully spread beyond the borders of its homeland. In 2000, it appeared in Russia. At the beginning of the 21st century, the variety managed to gain recognition in the markets of Asia and popularity far beyond its borders. The plant belongs to the perennial representatives of the lily family. Description of the appearance and characteristics of mountain garlic:

• Versatile, shows good yields as a winter and spring species.
• Hard stem missing.
• Mild, false bulb.
• Long, narrow leaves.
• Leaf width up to 1 centimeter.
• White, star-shaped branches.
• Yellow-green feather color when mature.
• Under favorable conditions, reaches a height of 40-50 centimeters.
• Stress resistant.
• Cold-resistant, withstands temperatures up to 40 degrees.
• Short shelf life of leaves, bulbs last up to a year.
• Small onion, 1.5 cm in diameter.
• The number of cloves is 7-8 pieces.
• Persistent, pleasant aroma during flowering.

IMPORTANT! The main difference is that leaves and flowers are used more often for food.

Today, there are several of the most popular varieties of Chinese garlic:

1. Aprior. The cold-resistant variety is distinguished by productivity. According to the State Register, it is recommended for farms and home gardening. Get up to 3 kilograms of garlic per season.
2. Stargazer. The leader among varieties, stands out for its positive taste. Yield is similar to Aprior.
3. Oriental. It has a rich taste, often used as an ingredient in salads. Introduced in the State Register of Horticulture of the Russian Federation.
4. Spicy. The name emphasizes the taste characteristics of a mid-season variety. Possesses the increased cold resistance. From a square meter of planting, a crop of 3.5 kilograms is harvested.

Cultivation areas

The frost-resistant plant has been known to people for more than several thousand years. Its cultivation takes place in different parts of the world: Thailand, India, Mongolia, Japan, the Far East, Siberia. Garlic grows independently in the wild, often the entire forest glade turns green. You can meet him:

• In the meadows.
• In the hills.
• In the river valleys.
• On rocky soils.

Cultivation recommendations

Growing a plant is available even for beginner gardeners. Seeds are often used as planting material. The second sowing option is vegetative, by branching bushes. It is more convenient to plant garlic in this way in small areas at any time, except for the winter period. You can harvest in the year of sowing.

Seeds are planted in early March or late November. The first sprouts will appear in less than a month when planting in the spring and at the beginning of the next spring when choosing the autumn planting period. To get the best harvest you need:

• Pre-clear the ground of vegetation and roots.
• Dig the soil.
• Make furrows.
• Width between rows 30-35 centimeters.
• The sowing depth of seeds is 1.5-2 centimeters.
• 1.7-2 grams of seed material will be needed for 1 square meter of planting area.

Growing a decent crop requires following simple rules of agricultural technology:

• Loosening the soil.
• Water. The period of active growth requires 4-5 times watering during the day, 1-2 waterings are enough for a mature plant.
• Weeding.

In the first year, seed planting does not show the best result. Garlic has 4-5 small leaves. You can dig up the crop in late summer - early autumn. The dug out garlic heads must be dried. It is kept in a warm, dry place for 10 days, after which it is canned, used for fresh consumption and left for later sowing.

Opinion of gardeners

Good day! Growing Chinese garlic has long been my hobby. It is better to plant it in early spring. The plant is easy to care for, watering and weeding is enough. I prefer seed planting. I like to treat guests with a delicious garlic salad, they add it to meat dishes and even pies. I use arrows to navigate. I advise everyone!

Ekaterina Vlasova, 53

Good day! For lovers of pickled garlic, I recommend trying the Chinese variety. When I saw the Chinese garlic "Solo" in the supermarket, I decided to try to grow a valuable culture on my own. The wish was successfully fulfilled. Cultivation is not particularly difficult. I meet the first greenish sprout in early spring, you can dig out the head already in August. The whole green bush is used for food. Recommended!

Valeriya Sarenova, 65

Conclusion

Garlic is one of the most useful and valuable plants. Despite all its positive qualities, Chinese garlic can be harmful. Why? During transportation and long-term storage, it may lose its healing properties and become hazardous to he alth.

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