Garlic Needs Fertilizing. Yes, this is a hungry crop, just like its onion cousin, but garlic is unique in that it is only fed twice in its entire 9-10 month lifecycle.

In today’s Quickie we find out not only when to fertilize our garlic to achieve the biggest bulbs, but also what to feed with! If you want the biggest garlic harvest this year, you’ve come to the right place!

Great garlic fertilizers that I’ve used:

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For more information on all your gardening questions, check out my other videos!:

Top 5 Herbs To Grow From Seed: https://youtu.be/Hi_L0LDihiY?si=LGmsPEeDiZUpu_IP
Grow Bigger Peppers!: https://youtu.be/romzsRwGQSs?si=OZ5sbzA2ue0XYkjA
11 September Gardening Tasks: https://youtu.be/ugqaMwM2Cfc?si=PelfddTlaJJtiAhL
Strawberry Runners The Definitive Guide!: https://youtu.be/TewWAJz_KkA
DIY Safe and Natural Aphid Spray: https://youtu.be/LJTK8jk7g1k
How To Grow Strawberries!: https://youtu.be/T6-s7NomNTY
Fertilizing Strawberries: https://youtu.be/vZdsdcWCdOw
How To Grow Garlic: https://youtu.be/UgbWxSqpqws
Baking Soda Aphid and Insect Spray: https://youtu.be/320D-41xt-M
6 Benefits Of Hydrogen Peroxide!: https://youtu.be/jU4N5PLKX7M
Pruning Pepper Plants Experiment!: https://youtu.be/s6jh_tcMfVw
Direct Seeding vs Starter Plant: https://youtu.be/TQWWtQu-r9U
100% Germination?: https://youtu.be/FqZ8tFrhWv0
Seed Starting Soil: https://youtu.be/OlLHCtHI6JY
Seed Starting 101, The Basics!: https://youtu.be/bRWac1OpxPY
Starting Tomato Seeds: https://youtu.be/qlEp0iDfB-k
Starting Pepper Seeds: https://youtu.be/mNqS1FpPWW8
Starting Cucumber Seeds: https://youtu.be/7aWeBavfubE
Starting Zucchini Seeds: https://youtu.be/LgHKLftASTQ
DIY Ultimate Potting Mix: https://youtu.be/cP-7_7YT9jk

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12 Comments

  1. Ive had years where I didnt fertilize my garlic at all and still had no problem, but Im sure it makes a difference.
    Happy Sunday.

  2. I very much look forward to your videos! They’re so informative! Many thanks from Cape Breton!

  3. Thank you Jeff. I'm sorry I haven't been in touch, but I watch your videos. Your tips really help. Maggie UK

  4. I just fed my garlic last week for the 1st time, and its doing great 🙂 Love your videos!

  5. Great garlic tips! 🧄 Neem Cake is the best organic fertilizer for garlic — enriches soil, repels pests naturally. Bulk supply available. DM us! 🌿

  6. I planted 27 hardneck garlic cloves in November and only see two sprouting 😢. I'm Michigan 6a, I only fed it fish fertilizer once but wondering why on 2/27. This is my first year planting garlic.

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