Water:
Mountain garlic prefers well-drained soils and moderate climates, requiring consistent weekly watering without over-saturation. This herbaceous perennial thrives outdoors, with its growth cycles closely tied to water availability, highlighting the need for careful irrigation during active growth periods.
Fertilize:
Fertilize mountain garlic with a balanced nutrition formula in early spring and switch to high phosphorus pre-flowering. Apply quarterly, adjusting for youth and season. Dilute to half-strength to avoid root burn. Withhold during winter dormancy to align with mountain garlic's rest phase, using recommended quantities.
Pruning:
Mountain garlic, with aromatic leaves and flower clusters, requires careful pruning. In early spring, remove dead or damaged growth, and after flowering in late spring, cut spent flowers to enhance bulb development. Regular pruning promotes vigor, prevents overcrowding, and ensures a healthy, attractive garden display.
Propagation:
Mountain garlic, from the Allium genus, is propagated by division. Separate bulb clumps with roots for successful regrowth. Plant divisions at the same depth as original bulbs for optimal establishment, ensuring healthy offspring that retain the parent plant's characteristics.
Repotting:
Mountain garlic requires excellent drainage in pots to thrive effectively.
