Cultivating garlic and onion in pots in September is a simple but surprisingly satisfying gesture: it allows you to have fresh perfumes always at hand, even without a large garden.
There are those who think that huge land plots are needed to cultivate bulbs such as garlic and onion. In reality, very little is enough: a sunny balcony, robust vases and the desire to experiment. September is the perfect month to leave, because the milder climate accompanies the roots in the growth phase and guarantees collected with an intense flavor.
Those who have fun with small green experiments soon discovers that these plants are generous allies: few treatments, resistance to seasonal changes and results visible in a short time. Isn’t it worth throwing yourself? Seeing the first sprouts from the ground sprouts gives a satisfaction that is hardly described. It’s a bit like opening a package without knowing what’s inside … and finding out that it is better than you imagined.
Why plant garlic and onion in pots in September
September does not only score the end of summer, but also the beginning of a new cycle. The bulbs of garlic and onion They find the best conditions right now: still bright days and fresh nights, a balance that makes them strong and healthy. Another advantage? In pots, humidity is better controlled, avoiding stagnation that risk making roots rot. In addition, the containers easily move in search of more light or shelter, following the rhythm of the season. A convenience that conquers anyone who tries.
There are no huge vases: 20-25 cm in height are enough and a good soft soil with drainage holes. In the end, simplicity is the real secret.
Tricks for a cultivation that really works
Before burning the bulbs it is better to take a moment: the choice of the right material changes the result. Observing well is the best advice, because nature tends to show the direction to follow. And when it happens to be wrong, it is not the end of the world: it is part of the game and often gives lessons that no manual can teach.
A few practical inspiration:
- Choose healthy and full bulbs, preferably organic, avoiding too dry or already sprouted.
- Add a little sand to the soil to encourage drainage.
- It stops the cloves of garlic at 4-5 cm deep, with the tip facing upwards.
- With the onions leaves the upper part of the bulb slightly discovered.
- Predict a sunny position: without light they will hardly grow well.
A curious trick? Insert plants of aromas in the same pot, such as thyme or parsley. Not only do you earn space, but a small ecosystem is also created that helps to discourage some parasites.
How to take care of it during the following months
After the planting, the rules are few and clear. The watering must be dosed: the ground must be humid at the right point, never soaked. It affects note how these plants even survive a few days of drought, adapting better than it is believed.
During growth, a touch of compost or a light liquid fertilizer can give more energy. It is not necessary to exaggerate: garlic and onion are not demanding plants and they know how to be satisfied with little.
The moment of the collection comes when the leaves begin to bend and yellow. You must not be too hurry: let them mature a few more days intensifies the flavor. Extracting them from the vase, with their hands dirty with earth, is a small emotion that knows of returning to the origins.
Cultivating garlic and onion into pot is much more than a pastime: it is a way to transform any balcony into a lively and fragrant corner. And he brings to the table the joy of eating something that has taken shape under his own eyes.
September thus becomes the perfect opportunity to start a green adventure made of taste, simplicity and daily well -being.
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