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Planting garlic

Thought to have wide health benefits, Allium sativum is undeniably delicious and now is the time to plant it.

By Xanthe White In Gardens

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7th July, 2012
It’s traditional to plant garlic on the shortest day of the year. It’s true that a month or so later will do, but traditions serve a purpose as reminders to get things done. If you don’t get garlic into the ground on the shortest day, chances are that by the time you think about it again, only the scrawniest bulbs will remain at the garden centre, other garden tasks will demand attention and you’ll put it off until next year. It’s not a particularly busy time in the garden, and although it may not seem particularly inviting out there, once you’ve got your gumboots on, it’s invigorating ...

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