There’s something special about garlic. It stands bold in the kitchen, elevates meals, wards off blandness, and carries centuries of folklore on its papery shoulders. Yet, for all its culinary fame, garlic remains surprisingly misunderstood in the garden.
Many gardeners plant it too shallow, too late, or too casually—missing out on larger bulbs, richer flavor, and more resilient plants. But there’s a clever planting trick circulating quietly among seasoned growers, and once you learn it, your garlic harvest will never be the same.
