Materials Needed:
Garlic cloves (Choose healthy, firm ones)
Clear plastic bottles (2-liter soda bottles are ideal)
Scissors or a utility knife
Water
Optional: Liquid plant fertilizer for hydroponics
Steps to Lush Garlic Greens:
1️⃣ Bottle Prep:
Cut the neck off each plastic bottle, leaving a sizable bottom. Repurpose the top as desired.
2️⃣ Clove Selection:
Pick out firm garlic cloves without sprouts. Trim the base slightly, keeping part of the basal plate.
3️⃣ Water Time:
Fill the bottle bottoms with water, just shy of the top to avoid spills when adding cloves.
4️⃣ Planting:
Place a garlic clove in each bottle, basal plate down, ensuring only the bottom is submerged.
5️⃣ Sunbathing:
Set your mini garlic garden in a spot that gets 6-8 hours of sunlight daily. A window ledge or balcony works great!
6️⃣ Refresh the Water:
Change the water every few days to fend off mold and keep your garlic happy and healthy.
7️⃣ Optional Nutrients:
Add diluted liquid fertilizer to the water if you’re looking to give your greens a boost. Follow the fertilizer’s guide for dilution.
✂️ Harvesting:
Watch as your cloves sprout roots and shoots. The garlic greens will be ready to snip off and enjoy in your meals in just a few weeks, offering a gentle garlic flavor.