Garlic needs a chilling period, so is best planted between late autumn and early spring.
Buy bulbs from a garden centre rather than a supermarket as they are more likely to be suited to the climate and free of disease.
Garlic grows well in open, sunny sites with well-dug soil. Before planting, dig in some well-rotted organic matter. For every square metre, add 25g of general-purpose fertiliser.
Gently break open the bulb and detach the cloves. You don’t need to peel the paper skins off.
Plant garlic in rows 30cm apart, with the cloves 10cm apart.
Push each clove gently into the soil to a depth of about 3cm, with the pointed end facing up.
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