Garlic Water Requirements and Irrigation Systems
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Garlic has shallow roots, so if the soil at the base of the plant is dry, water the plant right away, but do not overwater. Garlic is susceptible to rot.
How much water does garlic need – When should garlic be irrigated?
Garlic is a relatively low-maintenance plant in that it doesn’t require excessive watering. Garlic grows its best in soil with good drainage and plenty of nutrients. A well-draining soil will prevent overwatering, which can cause your garlic buds to rot. Garlic should be watered thoroughly, but not too often. Ideally, you should water your garlic to the depth of the root, so the soil surrounding the roots becomes moist but not wet. If your water is pooling at the surface of the soil, or the soil is wet for more than a day, you’re either providing too much, or too frequent watering or your soil is not draining well.
Give your garlic at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water every week. Once the leaves start to turn yellow, stop watering to prevent the bulbs from rotting or splitting.
On the other hand, excess water during the bulbing stage can cause cloves to be rotten. Increased water supply and humidity, especially on foliage, may favor disease outbreaks.
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