Garlic (Allium sativum) is one of the easiest crops to grow. Simply plant a clove in the soil, cover it with straw, and wait for spring. The strong aroma of homegrown garlic helps repel many ...

Plant garlic cloves with the pointed end facing up, about 2 inches deep and 6 inches apart in rows that are 12 inches apart. Cover the cloves with soil and mulch with straw or leaves to protect ...