Why Winter is Ideal for Planting Garlic and Onions
Winter is the best time to plant garlic and onions to ensure healthy and flavorful crops. Here’s the reason why it’s ideal for growing these vegetables
Onions and garlic can withstand and are resistant to frost and they have benefit from cold, as it helps to develop robust roots
Cold tolerance
Garlic and onions get a head start when planted in winter. They form roots before spring, which results in bigger bulbs and higher yields
Early start
Better soil preparation is possible with winter planting because the soil is less compacted and has improved drainage
Soil preparation
The growing season is prolonged by planting in winter. This ensures onions & garlic will have enough time to ripen & acquire deep flavors
Long growing
As fewer weeds emerge in winter, garlic and onions can thrive themselves without competition for resources like nutrients & water
Less competition
The common pests are scale insects and spider mites. To control these pests, use insecticidal soap or neem oil