A super simple method to root garlic cloves! All you need is water and a plastic bottle. 🌱
Using this simple and accessible method, rooting garlic can be accelerated and simplified many times over. In just one week, the garlic cloves will be ready to be planted in the garden! 🧄
How to Do It Step by Step:
- Cut off the top of a plastic bottle.
- Cut a piece of plastic near the neck of the bottle, then turn it upside down and insert it into the bottle. You can also trim any excess plastic.
This way, the garlic bulb will rest easily on the surface of the bottle without falling in.
- Cut a little off the top of the garlic head (the part where the green shoots grow) and place it on the prepared bottle with the roots (the “whiskers”) facing down.
- Fill the bottle with water beforehand. Place the garlic in a sunny location. ☀️
You don’t need to do anything else! After 7 days, you will see the garlic head developing strong roots and starting to grow green shoots. 🌿
All that remains is to carefully separate the individual cloves (it’s very easy) and plant them in the garden. Minimum effort and maximum results — all the garlic cloves will develop strong roots and turn into beautiful, healthy plants!
Final Tip
This clever DIY hydroponic-style method is perfect for starting garlic early or for those who want guaranteed success before transplanting into soil. It’s economical, ecological, and incredibly effective. ♻️
Happy gardening!

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