When to cut off the arrows in garlic?

Garlic is a vegetable garden crop with a spicy taste and an unusually strong pungent odor.Belongs to the family of bulbous plants. In ancient times it was used as a seasoning for food, and as a remedy for many diseases. Currently used by all the world's chefs as a spicy seasoning.

Each summer resident grows garlic for eating and as a means of prevention during the growth of colds. This plant is picky in the care, but for its cultivation it is necessary to follow the rules. When grown on the tops of its young shoots, inflorescences can be formed, which are further transformed into seed bulbs and can be used as seeds. But not always growing garlic seeds is the goal. How to deal with buds, will be discussed in the article.

Garlic planted in the winter begins to ripen by the middle of the summer period. In the first decade of June, young shoots with inflorescences on the tops (arrows) sprout along with the individual varieties of this plant along with the leaves. These shoots are formed between the leaves in the center of the bulbous head, which helps to provide the inflorescences with the greatest number of healing substances.

The natural process is arranged in such a way that for self-reproduction the plant directs the greatest number of healing substances obtained from the soil to the formation of inflorescences, and subsequently the seeds. Therefore, it is necessary to remove young shoots in time and correctly, so as not to harm the plant, grow large garlic heads and collect a decent harvest of garlic.

If the arrows on the garlic bulb are not removed in time, the crop of this crop will drop by 1/3, and the bulbs themselves will be very small. But also not picked up arrows in time will delay the ripening of this plant for at least two weeks. On time, cut flowering shoots, on the contrary, will ensure the growth of the bulbs and ensure their timely maturation.

Start collecting garlic when the seed-cup on the arrow opens. Ripe seeds are used for sowing new garlic seedlings and updating their varieties.

It is necessary not to break off the arrows, but to pull them out. And also need to tie them after the cliff. Lesson on cutting or cutting off the shoots is very simple, the main thing is to choose the right time for it. If the arrow is picked up early, it will continue to grow, and if it is late, it will take all the vital juices from the bulb and there will be no time to grow a new crop.

Opinions of gardeners on the timing of the removal of arrows often diverge. But no one denies the importance of this moment. Some gardeners are committed to the early removal of arrows, others believe that they need to be removed when the arrow begins to curl. Experts believe that the early removal of the arrows will not stop their growth and the procedure will have to be repeated. Some gardeners believe that it is necessary to wait for the stem to straighten, others prefer to repeat this procedure several times, but not to allow the stem to develop. Everyone agrees with the main point; this procedure is important, as it affects the crop yield.

Years of experience in observing this crop indicate that the flowering shoots of garlic must be plucked from mid-June to early July. The degree of plant ripening depends on weather conditions at this time of year. The signal to action may be the very state of the plant.

There are several techniques for deleting arrows. All of them are easy to use and are not determinative. The main thing when carrying out this procedure - it does not harm the plant.Seedling can not escape pulling, because you can injure the bearing stem, or its root system is damaged. As a result, the plant will start to turn yellow early, its leaves dry, and the quality of the harvest will noticeably decrease. But it is also likely to pull the plant out of the ground, which, in general, will destroy the crop.

One way to remove the arrow is to break it out manually or peel off the base of the stem. The negative side of this technique is the fact that during this procedure, the place of the stem break remains uneven, which means it will heal longer. Using this technique does not ensure the safety of the root system and the stem of the plant.

The most reliable option for removing the arrows is cutting them with garden shears or shears. As a rule, the pruner is used when the flower-bearing arrows become fibrous and hard. Young shoots can be removed with large scissors or a sharply sharpened kitchen knife.

It is desirable to carry the dog in the morning and on a warm, clear day. In this case, the cut point will dry out faster and the risk of plant disease will decrease. One needs to ticker the flowering stem one centimeter above the base of the plant; then this procedure will not harm the bearing stem. After this procedure, garlic will still grow for about a month.

During June, garlic needs careful care. At this time, garlic is already well grown and fully grown, but the tips of its leaves may turn a little yellow. During this period, it is necessary to follow certain rules of crop cultivation, carrying out the necessary procedures.

June summer days and nights often abound in rains. Soil moisture increases, which prevents the plant from getting nutrients in the form of iron from the soil. As a result, the disease can occur - chlorosis. The treatment of this disease is made by the substances: "Ferrovit", "Ferrilen", "Micro-Fe", "Mikom-Reak Chelate Iron".

In June, it is imperative to feed the soil near the plant, this will have a positive effect on the formation of impressive garlic heads. First of all, the garlic planted for winter is fed, after it the spring planting garlic is fed. It is caused by the fact that heads of garlic planted for the winter begin to ripen earlier. At this time, the plant needs potash fertilizers and metal-containing substances.

Ash has always been a source of potassium and phosphorus for plants. To strengthen the roots of the plant, two hundred grams of ash is diluted with ten liters of H2O and infused for two hours, then it is watered with the root soil of plants. During the rainy season, it is allowed to simply sprinkle ashes near the plants and gently loosen the soil with the ashes. As a result, the ash will go to the root system along with rainwater.

To provide garlic with nitrogen, watering garlic with a solution mixed with ammonia is used. Ten or ten liters of water diluted with two or three tablespoons of ammonia. Watering is carried out using a watering can, as a result not only the soil is enriched, but also preventive measures against pests of plants are produced. The soil on the garlic beds must be kept in a loosened state.

As a rule, until the middle of June or August, winter garlic ripens, and it is removed from the beds. Fulfillment of the rules of caring for plants will provide every summer resident with a good harvest and wonderful vegetables.

In the application of remote shoots may be several options. The first option is to use garlic stalks for food in green or dried form.Young green shoots can be used in a salad or, twisting in a meat grinder, used as a fragrant mass for eating with other dishes. You can wash, cut and freeze or marinate, and in the winter, use as a green food supplement.

In the summer, young and juicy not yet fibrous shoots fry. To do this: cut them into small pieces about one centimeter in length, heat up sunflower oil in a frying pan, salt the shoots and pour into the pan. Stew like mushrooms. It turns out very tasty dish.

Experienced gardeners use flowering shoots to prepare insect pest control products.

See the following video for tips on removing arrows.