492 - Where to Plant Garlic (next summer considerations)

Not sure where to plant garlic without giving up valuable spring garden space? Garlic stays in the garden for months, so where you plant it now matters next spring. In this episode, I'll show you practical garlic planting layouts for raised beds and small gardens. Free Download: Garlic Planting Cheat Sheet Get the timing, spacing, and growing basics you need for your first (or best) garlic crop. http://journeywithjill.net/garliccheatsheet Learn More about Garlic: Garlic Growing Mini Course This mini course is a favorite of my audience! If you want to have success growing garlic click here: journeywithjill.net/pcaudio/garlicworkshop/ Use code GARLIC26 to enroll for just $19 (Reg. $29) Garlic is one of the easiest crops I grow, but it occupies garden space from fall until late spring or early summer. That means your garlic planting plan needs to account for the broccoli, carrots, lettuce, peppers, and other crops you may want to grow next year. In this episode, I'm sharing several ways to fit garlic into your garden, including borders, relay planting, checkerboard layouts, and dedicated garlic beds. I'll also explain which crops can share space with garlic and which ones I would avoid. Key Takeaways Treat fall-planted garlic as your first spring planting. Leave about six inches between garlic and future plantings. Use borders or relay planting to save raised-bed space. Pair garlic with crops that will not shade it early. Follow garlic with heat-loving summer crops after harvest. Chapters 00:00 – Why garlic placement matters 01:11 – Plan for garlic's long season 03:20 – Save room for spring crops 05:36 – Fit garlic into small gardens 07:56 – Try relay planting with garlic 10:13 – Choose good garlic companions 12:34 – Follow garlic with summer crops 13:03 – Protect garlic's sunlight 13:57 – Avoid problematic companions 16:11 – Get step-by-step garlic help Resource Links Garlic Planting Cheat Sheet: http://journeywithjill.net/garliccheatsheet Garlic Mini Course: Learn step-by-step how to prepare, plant, grow, harvest, cure, and save garlic for next year. https://journeywithjill.net/garlicworkshop This workshop/course is a paid product from Journey with Jill. Connect with Journey with Jill Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/ Podcast Archive: https://journeywithjill.net/the-beginners-garden-podcast/ Recommended Brands & Products: https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/ Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Disclaimer Gardening advice shared in this podcast is based on my own experience in Zone 8a (Arkansas) and from the feedback I receive from others in different gardening contexts. Your results may differ depending on your location, climate, and growing conditions. Always check your local extension service or trusted resources for region-specific guidance. Some links mentioned may be affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.