Garlic is a staple ingredient in many of your home-cooked meals, so why not start growing your own today? The flavoursome plant is one of the oldest horticultural crops with both Indian and Egyptian cultures using it around 5,000 years ago. It can grow wildly in warmer climates but can also be planted and harvested in the UK with relative ease.
Garlic cloves can be used in a variety of different ways when you cook and there's a huge range of great recipes to try once you start growing yours. Plus, it's known to have plenty of health benefits such as reducing the risk of heart attacks, restricting cancerous cell growth and relieving osteoarthritis symptoms.
Whether you're a garlic lover or you just want a new fun plant for your outdoor space, you can get started today when you follow the garlic growing stages below.
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