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Jordan emphasized the importance of planting larger garlic cloves. Conducting an experiment where he planted small versus large cloves, he discovered that bigger cloves resulted in a more than doubling of total harvest weight. For those starting out, it's advisable to purchase jumbo cloves from nurseries or specialized garlic kits, which contain the largest available cloves.
Selecting a Planting Location
Another critical consideration is where to plant the garlic. Jordan shared his personal experience of planting in a shaded area, resulting in poor harvest. He encouraged participants to find the sunniest spot in their garden since garlic thrives in full sunlight. If garlic is a priority crop, it should be allocated the best sunny real estate available.