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Planting and caring for wild garlic in the open field will not cause difficulties, since the plant belongs to the wild and is unpretentious to growing conditions. Bear onions will not grow under the scorching rays of the sun in an area with poor soil composition. If you choose the right site and plant wild garlic, in spring the plant will delight you with fresh greens, and the diet will be replenished with a significant amount of vitamins and microelements.
Is it possible to grow wild garlic in the garden
In its natural environment, wild garlic grows under deciduous trees. This symbiosis dictates the biological cycle of the plant. In early spring, before the formation of leaves, the first shoots of wild onions appear on the trees. The crop vegetation is fast, for photosynthesis there is enough light coming through the bare branches.
Leaves of wild garlic gives at the end of April, after 2 weeks the plant begins to bloom and form seed pods. The blossoming crown of the trees creates shade and covers the wild garlic from the sun. By this time, the aerial part of the wild onion is fully formed, the bulb-root enters a state of dormancy until the next spring. In autumn, fallen leaves enrich the earth with mineral components, play the role of mulch for wild garlic, during the summer last year's foliage retains the necessary moisture for the bulb.
The distribution area of wild garlic is Siberia, the Far East, the Caucasus, the southern regions of Russia. The culture differs in species, in the temperate climate zone (Far East, Siberia), the Victory Onion grows, a plant up to 1 m tall with a branched root system consisting of several bulbs.
The most popular variety is the Bear Onion, represented by several varieties. To grow wild garlic (Bear onion) in the garden, choose a variety suitable for the climatic zone:
- "Bear's ear" - early ripe variety, the collection of leaves is carried out 10 days after the appearance of the first shoots. The culture is perennial, up to 0.5 m high. It tolerates open areas well.
- "Bear delicacy" - a herbaceous perennial bush with a height of 0.45 m. The collection of leaves and bulbs in the temperate zone begins in early May, in the South, a month earlier - in April. The culture grows only in the shade, on well-moistened soil. Suitable for cultivating lowlands under spreading trees.
- "Bear cub" - perennial up to 60 cm high. The earliest and frost-resistant crop variety. In early spring, if the air temperature rises above zero during the day and the snow begins to melt, the first shoots appear.
Bulbs, stems and leaves of wild garlic are eaten. They are used as a seasoning for meat dishes, pickled, and make salads. The plant is unpretentious to care for, so it is easily bred in the country or in the garden.
What do wild garlic bulbs look like?
For planting wild garlic with bulbs, the planting material of the Bear Onion must meet certain criteria:
- oval shape, slightly elongated;
- parallel fiber sheath;
- White color;
- the petiole is thin in the upper part, thickened at the base;
- diameter 1.5 cm.
The victorious onion forms a bulb of the same shape, but with a larger diameter (2.5 cm).
How to plant wild garlic in the country or in the garden
The ramson planted in the garden will adapt to any conditions, but in order to obtain succulent foliage and crop growth, the ramson must choose a site. A shaded place where light-loving plants do not grow is suitable:
- under the crown of trees;
- along a solid fence;
- near the building wall on the north side;
- between bushes;
- on wetlands.
Gardeners with experience recommend making two beds, one in a more illuminated place, the second in the shade, where the snow does not melt for a long time. The collection time for wild garlic leaves will last twice. The first "sunny" bed will enter the flowering stage. On the second, only young wild garlic will appear.
When planting wild garlic in spring or autumn
You can plant wild onions on the site in the spring or before winter. It is preferable to plant wild garlic in the fall, by spring the bulbs will take root, get stronger and give young foliage. Work is carried out before the onset of frost, approximately in early September.
You can plant the plant in summer, when the ground part of the wild garlic has given seeds and wilted. Depending on the region, the approximate landing time is early August. In spring, wild garlic is bred in early May. Pay attention to overwintered bulbs. Planting material must be of good quality; bulbs with roots without dry fragments are chosen.
On what soil can wild garlic be grown
In the wild, wild garlic grows on a fertile layer of humus from tree leaves. In winter, the plant is completely covered with fallen leaves. These are two prerequisites for normal growth. The site is chosen in a shaded place, if it is located under a tree, there is no need to make additional fertilizers. If planting is made in an open area, soil enrichment is necessary.
It is necessary to plant wild garlic before winter or in spring on a previously prepared bed. The soil should be neutral and air permeable. Site preparation:
- Acidic soils are neutralized with lime or dolomite flour (in the fall for spring planting) or in the spring, if planting is planned for winter.
- After adding alkali to the soil, add peat, compost or humus.
- The bed is dug to the depth of the shovel bayonet.
Before planting wild garlic, from above, per 1 m2 pour the following mixture:
- 8 kg - organics;
- 35 g - phosphorus fertilizer;
- 25 g - potassium-containing products;
- 20 g - ammonium nitrate.
They dig up the earth and start planting wild garlic.
How to plant wild garlic
The best way to breed a crop is to plant wild garlic bulbs in the fall. In the spring, foliage appears on the plant quickly, but the bulb growth process is slow. It is formed only in a four-year culture. It is not easy to acquire planting material. You can borrow from neighbors in the area or bring wild onions from the forest.
The bush is dug up in early spring or late autumn, when the plant is dormant. Take into account that the root system is deepened by about 10-15 cm. Work must be done with care so as not to injure the root. Each bulb must be well formed. Young shoots are carefully separated from the mother bush. All parts of the bush are planted on the site. Sequencing:
- Furrows are made with a depth of 7-10 cm.
- Place seedlings at intervals of 20 cm.
- Deepen the bulb by 2/3 into the furrow, distribute the roots, fall asleep, avoiding the air space near the root.
- Water and mulch with a layer of peat, cover with leaves on top.
In early spring, part of the mulch is removed, since wild garlic is a frost-resistant plant that is not afraid of night frosts. In the first two years of the growing season, the stem with peduncles is removed, this measure helps the development of the bulb. Cutting of leaves is possible for 4 years of growth of garden wild garlic. If bulbs are used, care must be taken to replace the culture with new seedlings.
How to grow wild garlic in the country or on the site
Growing wild garlic in the country or in a personal plot is a long process. The plant grows quickly, and the annual growth of the bulb is insignificant. In the year, wild garlic grows only 0.5 cm. The annual crop gives only a small thin sprout. In the second year, it forms two small leaves. Only by 4 years old it is a full-fledged adult bush with powerful leaves and arrows. All the leaves are not cut off from one bush, the bulbs are not touched. The arrows are usable when the bolls have appeared on them.
In one place, the Bear Onion forms a strong bush for no more than 7 years. Then the plant grows old and degenerates. Growing wild garlic in the country does not require special agricultural technology. If the location and composition of the soil meet the requirements, maintenance is minimal.
Watering schedule
Wild onions require moderate watering, and only on moist soils will the plant produce healthy, well-formed foliage. Watering frequency is determined by weather conditions. If the bed is located in the shade, and the soil is mulched with leaves or straw, there will be enough rainfall 2 times a week. In the case of a dry summer, if the bed is located in an area open to the sun, watering is carried out daily. Moisten the soil in the morning, manipulations are undesirable in the evening, due to the threat of night frosts.
Loosening and mulching of the soil
Loosening of the soil is undesirable, since the root can be damaged. To weeds with a deep root system (wheatgrass, nettle) did not damage the bulb as it grew, they are removed by hand.
Mulching is mandatory immediately after planting. Peat is poured in a layer (15 cm), covered with fallen leaves on top. The mulch is renewed every spring. Straw or needles are not used to cover the soil. The straw does not retain moisture well enough. The needles create a too dense layer, blocking the access of oxygen. High soil moisture is undesirable for bulbs.
Do I need to feed wild garlic
Subject to the recommendations for soil preparation, the nutrients of the Bear Onion are enough for 5 years. Every spring, mulching is carried out with peat, which is also a top dressing. If the plant is planted in infertile soil, add superphosphate and ammonium nitrate. When breeding a culture with a bulb, for better root formation, they are fed with potassium-containing agents and phosphorus.
Conclusion
Planting and caring for wild garlic in the open field does not cause difficulties even for novice gardeners. The plant, after mass destruction, is listed in the Red Book, therefore, the collection of wild-growing onions is prohibited. When creating conditions close to a wild habitat in a garden or summer cottage, the plant feels comfortable and reproduces well, occupying a large area for vegetation.
