Banu Mukhtar farms is the leading company that grows high quality NARC G1 garlic on its vast swaths of land. But before moving forward, let’s explore what is Narc G1 Garlic and how it has revolutionized the farming of garlic in Pakistan.
What is Garlic?
Garlic is a type of bulbous plant in the family Alliaceae. It is widely cultivated and used as a spice or seasoning in many different cuisines around the world. The bulbs of the garlic plant are made up of individual cloves, which are covered with a thin, papery skin.
Garlic has a pungent, strong flavor and aroma that adds depth and complexity to a wide variety of dishes. It is also used medicinally for its supposed health benefits, such as boosting the immune system and reducing the risk of certain diseases.
What is NARC G1 Garlic?
Pakistan’s exports mainly depend on agricultural yields but at the same time, this sector is also the most neglected one. The whole world, especially China, has achieved amazing success in extracting manifold output by employing latest technology, developing hybrid seeds, and doing research in biotechnology.
However, Pakistan’s different research institutions have also strived to find ways to increase agricultural output. National Agricultural Research Center (NARC) is one among the many distinguished institutions in Pakistan.
Scientists in NARC initiated work on developing hybrid garlic seed in 2009 and after years of hard work, a new variety was developed that was officially named as NARC HG1. It got approval a few years ago and was provided to farmers to grow it as seed. This new kind of crop is commonly known as G1 garlic. Some people call it Elephant garlic due to its enormous size.
This new seed gives 6 times more product than the normal garlic crop which opens a new vista of opportunities for the farmers.
Pakistan has already been facing balance of payment crisis due to depleting foreign reserves. Government has to import garlic worth of 26 billion rupees every year to meet the needs of the country.
With the introduction of G1 garlic, this huge burden on government coffers can been removed and at the same time, all this amount can go to local farmers who cultivate NARC G1 garlic on their land. Therefore, many farmers have started growing G1 garlic and the result is astonishing for everyone.
Best seeds at Banu Mukhtar Farms
At this point of time, the basic issue for every interested party is to get fresh and genuine G1 garlic seed. This is where Banu Mukhtar farms plays its part by providing healthy and original G1 garlic seed.
The new seed will be available in April 2023 but advance booking for G1 garlic has already started. Banu Mukhtar Farms administration receives messages, not only from across the country but even from abroad, for booking of NARC G1 garlic seed which is open for all.
Cultivation of NARC G1 Garlic
First week of October is the best time to cultivation NARC G1 Garlic. The cultivation process should complete during the first two weeks of October. Detailed process of growing garlic is described below.
A sunny location with well-draining soil is required to grow garlic Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil to plant your garlic. Garlic prefers a pH between 6.0 and 6.8. First we need to break the garlic bulbs into individual cloves, leaving the papery skin on each clove. Next part is to plant cloves about an inch deep and 4 to 6 inches apart. The pointed ends of cloves should be facing up.
It is essential to water the garlic thoroughly after planting. The soil must be kept consistently moist, but it shouldn’t be waterlogged.
Another important part of garlic plantation is to mulch the soil around the garlic plants with a layer of straw, leaves, or grass clippings. It will help retain moisture and will also suppress growth of weeds.
Fertilize the garlic plants every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Details of these fertilizers can be viewed in the following video.
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Garlic is generally resistant to most pests and diseases, but it can be affected by root rot and other issues if the soil is too wet or poorly drained.
Harvest the garlic bulbs when the leaves turn brown and begin to dry out. Carefully dig up the bulbs and allow them to cure in a dry, well-ventilated area for a few weeks before storing.
With proper care, garlic should be ready to harvest in about 7-8 months.
Use of drip irrigation system for NARC G1
Drip irrigation is a type of irrigation system that delivers water to plants using a network of tubes or hoses with small, precise openings or emitters. The water is delivered directly to the root zone of the plants, where it is needed most, rather than being sprayed over the entire surface of the soil. This helps to conserve water, reduce evaporation and run-off, and improve the overall efficiency of irrigation.
Using drip irrigation system for growing NARC G1 Garlic is very helpful in many ways. Banu Mukhtar Farms uses this system on vast basis on its soil for the plantation of G1 garlic. At Banu Mukhtar Farms, in-ground systems are buried underground using flexible tubes with emitters spaced along the length of the tube. Through this latest technology, every NARC G1 seed gets proper water which is why our seeds are known to be healthy resulting in heavy size bulbs. These bulbs can be further used for cultivation of NARC G1 for the farmers who wish maximum utilization of their soil and earn handsome profit through it.
Precautions for cultivation of NARC G1
Growing NARC G1 demands some precautions to achieve healthy yield. First of these precautions is to avoid planting garlic in soil that has recently been used to grow onions, leeks, or other members of the Allium family, as this can lead to the transmission of diseases.
Garlic is prone to root rot if the soil is too wet which makes it essential to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Another precaution is related to mulching the soil. This is another very essential part of growing NARC G1 garlic.
Fertilizers usage is also necessary for healthy growth of NARC G1 garlic. You need to use a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.
Keep an eye out for pests and diseases that can affect garlic, such as root rot, rust, or botrytis. removing infected plants or using appropriate pesticides or fungicides is essential.
Harvest the garlic bulbs at the right time: When the leaves turn brown and begin to dry out, it’s time to harvest the garlic bulbs. Carefully dig up the bulbs and allow them to cure in a dry, well-ventilated area for a few weeks before storing.