Soil Preparation: For ideal growing, a deep fertile, well drained soil is best. Fertilize the soil with a general garden fertilizer (5N - 10P - 10K), or an organic compost is most beneficial (well rotted). The soil's pH should be above 6.0, ideally in the pH 6.5 - 7.0 range. When to Plant: In general, garlic should be planted in the autumn through early winter. In temperate areas, plant after the first good frosts of autumn. The cold of winter is necessary to form the side buds that will eventually become the cloves of the plant. Spacing: Choose the largest, healthiest looking cloves. Sow with root end facing down. Plant at a depth of 1 inch (25mm) below the soil surface. Plant each clove 4 inches apart. (For Elephant Garlic, plant 6 - 8 inches apart.) PHOTO REPRESENTS GARLIC TYPE ONLY!