For optimal results when growing garlic, soak the seeds prior to planting.
Garlic is commonly used to flavor foods while cooking. It has also been shown to have numerous health benefits. Growing garlic at home is a cost-effective way to enjoy garlic. It is important to soak garlic seed prior to planting. Soaking the seed speeds up the germination process and wards off any pests or disease on the seed. Grow garlic quickly and effectively by properly preparing the seeds for planting. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Break the bulbs of the garlic into individual cloves. The cloves are the seed that is planted. Use your fingers to carefully separate the the bulbs.
2. Fill a large pot, bowl or bucket with 1 gallon of warm water. Add 1 Tbsp. baking soda, 1 Tbsp. liquid seaweed and 1 Tbsp. white vinegar. Stir the contents with a spoon to thoroughly combine.
3. Place the garlic seeds into the mixture. Allow them to soak in the mixture overnight.
4. Remove the garlic seeds from the pot the next day. Set them aside in a bowl.
5. Soak the garlic seeds in rubbing alcohol or 100+ proof vodka immediately before planting. Place the garlic seed in a bowl and pour enough vodka or rubbing alcohol over the seeds to completely cover them.
6. Allow the garlic seeds to soak in the alcohol or vodka for about four minutes. Plant the garlic seeds promptly.
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