Grow garlic at home without stopping by piercing it with a toothpick and water, a simple hydroponic growing system!

Growing vegetables at home is a growing trend, and what better way to start than with a basic ingredient in the kitchen: garlic. In addition to its distinctive flavor, garlic offers numerous health benefits. Now, we present to you an innovative and simple method to grow garlic at home using a hydroponic growing system that will surprise you.

Watch the following video made by Cultivo Paso a paso, which explains this amazing and original method:

Not only is this approach effective, but it will also allow you to enjoy fresh garlic sprouts without having to worry about pesticides or other chemicals. Below we will tell you in detail.

How to grow young garlic at home

Its flavor is like garlic but much milder, which makes it an excellent food with the properties of garlic but without being as strong and spicy. You can make countless recipes with it, and it is ideal for salads:

1. Initial Preparation:
   • Start by selecting a head of garlic that is in good condition and free of disease.
   • Extract all the garlic cloves from the head.
2. Passing with Chopsticks:
   • Take skewer sticks and pierce each garlic clove in half, leaving about 5 cloves per stick.
   • Place the sticks with the garlic in a glass of water, making sure they are all completely submerged.
   • Let soak for 12 hours.
3. Beginning of the Germination Process:
   • After 12 hours, discard the water and place the sticks with the garlic in the glass.
   • Cover the glass with a towel and let it rest for 48 hours.
4. Root Development:
   • After this period, you will notice that the garlic has developed roots.
   • Transfer the sticks with the garlic to a Tupperware container with a little water, making sure only the roots touch the water.
   • Change the water every 2-3 days to maintain a clean environment conducive to growth.
5. Beginning of Shoots:
   • After about 5 days, you will start to see the first shoots emerging from the garlic.
6. Growth and Care:
   • Continue changing the water every 2-3 days to provide your garlic with an optimal environment to grow.
   • After 15 days, your garlic will be full of roots and shoots.
7. Harvest:
   • Let your garlic continue growing for 10 more days.
   • After this time, your young garlic will be ready to be consumed. In salads, they are delicious.

By following this simple hydroponic growing method, you can enjoy fresh and tasty garlic grown right in your home. This convenient and economical system will allow you to have a constant supply of garlic-flavored stalks, eliminating the need to buy them at the store.

Dare to try this exciting home growing project and enjoy the benefits of fresh, healthy food!