Hydroponics is a simple, clean way to grow plants that don't require soil, as long as there is water and proper containers, plants can thrive. Garlic is a common ingredient in our daily lives, not only adding flavor to dishes but also providing a variety of health benefits. Next, we'll cover how to grow garlic at home using hydroponic methods.
1. Prepare materials
Before you start hydroponic garlic, you need to prepare the following ingredients:
- Healthy garlic cloves (preferably fresh, pest-free garlic)
- Transparent glass or plastic containers (e.g. glasses, mineral water bottles, etc.)
- spring water
- Sunny place
2. Steps
- Choose a container: Choose a transparent container so you can clearly see how the garlic is growing. The size of the container depends on the amount of garlic you intend to grow.
- Prepare the garlic: Separate the garlic cloves and select plump, undamaged garlic cloves for hydropolic.
- Place the garlic: Place the garlic cloves with the roots facing down and place them in the mouth of the container or in a specially designed hydroponic basket to ensure that the garlic cloves are stable in the water. Be careful not to allow the garlic cloves to be completely submerged in water, as this may cause rot.
- Add water: Add an appropriate amount of water to the container so that the water can reach the roots of the garlic cloves, but not overwhelm the entire garlic cloves.
- Place in a sunny place: Place the hydroponic garlic container in a sunny place to ensure that the garlic can get enough light for photosynthesis.
- Change the water regularly: Change the water every few days to keep the water clean and nutritious.
3. Observation and harvesting
Over the next few days, you'll see the garlic start to sprout and green sprouts grow. Not only are these garlic sprouts aesthetically pleasing, but they can also be eaten as spices or vegetables. When the garlic sprouts grow to a certain height, you can harvest them as needed and enjoy them as needed.
4. Precautions
- Avoid leaving garlic in a dark environment for long periods of time, as this will affect its growth.
- Change the water regularly to keep the water clean and prevent the growth of bacteria.
- If garlic is found to show signs of rot or pests and diseases, it should be treated immediately or replaced with new garlic for hydroponics.
With hydroponic garlic, you can not only easily grow fresh spices at home, but also observe the wonderful process of plant growth. It's a simple, fun and practical home gardening activity for people of all ages.