Chives Garlic
Chives Garlic
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Good ol' Garlic
Also known by its alias, Allium Sativum This popular herb, which is available in many forms, fresh at the greengrocers, in pill form in health shops, and in many other forms at the supermarket. It comes in flaked, granules, and salt to name some. Garlic has been around for thousands of years, it was known to the ancient Egyptians, the Greeks and Romans.It is believed that the Romans brought garlic to Britain.
Choose a sunny position in a rich and well-drained soil that has been well manured duffer acquired. The bulbs are planted at about 2 inches deep, and approximately 6 inches apart. The outer cloves of the bulb are considered the most suitable. Garlic is a hardy plant to grow, and needs little attention other than normal weeding and watering during dry spells .The flat leaves growing to between 60 and 90 cm tall. The flowers look like an overgrown chive flower, the plants die back after they have flowered.
When the leaves have dried and gone yellow the whole plant can be dug and left in the sun to dry any existing moisture.Traditionally the leaves are plaited together and hung in a cool dry place until they are required. While the plaits look nice, hanging in a country kitchen it is not the best place to store the garlic, as there is a considerable amount of moisture in that area of the house. The best of the crop retained for planting next season.
Garlic is also claimed to have advantages when planted between and with other plants. Apparently, roses are one of the plants to benefit, from having garlic grown near it, promoting a resistance to disease, aphids and other pests.
Garlic has some well-known properties, such as being an antibiotic, an antiseptic, and considered anti-viral, antifungal, and antiparasitic. Garlic does need to be used fresh for these instances, as cooked it is of no use. Garlic was used for all sorts of infections and diseases prior to the advent of antibiotics, today there is a swing back to the natural forms of medicine that plants provide.Garlic is also supposed to contain material that helps improving circulation and energy.
Personally, I find 5000mg garlic tablets extremely effective in warding off the flu and colds, if taken as soon as one notices a slight tickle in the throat or a sneeze when it comes unexpectedly. Two tablets taken daily over 3-5days works really well for me, others may find a different regime works for them.
You don't need to be a guru4gardens to know it is truly an amazing plant!
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Will my onion and garlic chives be okay?
I washed them, cut them and put them straight in the freezer damp? I didn't think to let them dry first!
they will be fine
