In addition to being considered a true superfood with multiple health benefits, garlic is also an essential ingredient that provides a unique flavor to all our culinary recipes. Can you imagine being able to enjoy all its benefits without having to buy it every time you shop at the supermarket? Would it be possible to germinate garlic easily at home? Apparently YES… Explanation!

To plant garlic, we all know the classic method, you have to have a garden! But what if we told you that we have a much simpler technique? No more worries about weather, soil, mulch and weeds! All you need is a clove of garlic, a glass of water and some sun. Up to you !

Is it possible to grow garlic indoors?

Growing garlic indoors – Source: spm

You can grow garlic perfectly as a houseplant. It is enough that:

• Your pot should be equipped with a drainage hole at the bottom.
• Your plant is placed in a bright place where it can benefit from the sun’s rays.
• You place your plant in a dry room. Garlic fears excess water and humidity.

However, growing garlic at home can have some disadvantages. And it lies in the way of growing it indoors that is something different. Clearly, it is impossible to expect your pods to develop into real bulbs after just a few weeks in the ground. Sure, you can harvest garlic leaves instead, which can be chopped raw to add to salads, garnish soups, add flavor to stir-fries, and enhance the flavor of many recipes.

How to grow garlic in water?

If you live in an apartment or don’t have space to grow garlic in your garden, our ingenious method is a great alternative. Follow the guide to see how to do it:

1. Select the correct garlic cloves –  this is a necessary step, dear readers! Opt for sprouted pods (those with a small green button on the top). Otherwise, you will need to take a whole bulb and cut off the pointy end with a knife.
2. Prepare your container:  get a transparent glass container (to follow the germination of your plant) that can hold approximately 250 g of water.
3. Separate the garlic bulbs into individual cloves:  Place each clove (with its skin) along the sides of the container, making sure the pointed or sprouted end is facing up.
4. Add water:  Fill your container with warm water, enough to cover the bottom of your garlic clove. It is important not to submerge them, because they can die!
5. Wait a minute:  Place your container in a very sunny location for about a week. But don’t forget to replenish the water if necessary. If the tops of the pods begin to change color and turn brown, place your bowl out of direct sunlight for 1 or 2 days.
6. Harvest garlic sprouts:  when the seedlings reach at least 8 cm in height. Cut them with scissors. That said, take only as much as you need, as these quickly lose their flavor. Also keep in mind that after the first harvest, your garlic will definitely not produce any more sprouts.
7. ENJOY:  With these easy steps, you can now enjoy your garlic for your culinary needs!