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Garlic cloves for planting in South Africa — grow your own flavour-packed bulbs at home. Garlic is one of the most rewarding cool-season crops: simple to plant, easy to care for, and massively satisfying to harvest and cure.
Why plant garlic?
Big value from small space: Great for beds, raised planters, and large pots.
Reliable winter grower: Loves cool weather and steady moisture.
Kitchen staple: Fresh, home-grown garlic stores well when cured properly.
Planting essentials
Sun: Full sun for the best bulb size.
Soil: Loose, well-drained soil; add compost for structure.
How to plant: Separate into cloves and plant each clove point-up; keep soil moist but not soggy.
Feeding: A balanced feed during active growth helps bulb development.
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