Wild Garlic

50 Seeds

🗓️ When to Sow

• Best Time: Late summer to early autumn (August to October).

• Seeds need a period of cold stratification (winter chill) to germinate reliably.

• If sowing indoors, stratify seeds artificially (see below).

🌱 How to Sow

Option 1: Outdoor Sowing (Recommended)

1. Choose a Shady Spot
   Wild garlic thrives in moist, shady woodland-like conditions.

2. Prepare Soil
   Loosen and enrich soil with leaf mold or compost. Soil should be moist, humus-rich, and well-draining.

3. Sow Seeds

   • Sow seeds on the surface or just 1–2 mm deep.

   • Space them lightly — they will form clumps over time.

4. Water
   Water gently and keep soil evenly moist, not soggy.

5. Let Nature Stratify
   Leave seeds through winter — germination occurs in early spring, sometimes taking 6–18 months depending on conditions.

Option 2: Indoor Sowing (Artificial Stratification)

1. Cold Stratify Seeds

   • Mix seeds with damp sand or vermiculite.

   • Seal in a bag and place in the refrigerator (2–5°C / 35–41°F) for 6–8 weeks.

2. Sow After Stratification

   • Sow shallowly in pots or trays with moist compost.

   • Keep at cool room temperature (about 15°C / 59°F).

   • Germination can still take weeks to months, so be patient.

🌿 After Germination

• Seedlings resemble grass at first — they grow slowly.

• Transplant to permanent shady location once large enough to handle.

• Space about 15–20 cm (6–8 inches) apart.

🌼 Growing Notes

• Habitat: Partial to full shade, moist woodland-type soil.

• Watering: Keep moist during growing season, drier in dormancy (summer).

• Lifespan: Perennial — will die back in summer and regrow each spring.

• Harvesting: Leaves are best harvested before flowering in early spring.