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Autumn Garlic

quietheart
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I've found a garlic bulb that should've been planted in autumn, will it store for next autumn or is it possible to plant it now?
I planted some in autumn and it's doing well but didn't have space at the time for the 2nd bulb.
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  • conradmum
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    It definitely won't store so you might as well plant it out. It may or may not succeed in producing good bulbs. Most garlic needs a period of cold in order to form bulbs, otherwise you get one big clove.
  • quietheart
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    that's good to know i'll get on with it, it was -5 deg overnight so might still produce something!
  • Baileys_Babe
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    quietheart wrote: »
    I've found a garlic bulb that should've been planted in autumn, will it store for next autumn or is it possible to plant it now?
    I planted some in autumn and it's doing well but didn't have space at the time for the 2nd bulb.
    Cheers!

    I've just done the same.

    Can anybody tell me is it worth planting now and leaving in the ground for a year plus?
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  • Farway
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    Baileys_Babe wrote: »
    I've just done the same.

    Can anybody tell me is it worth planting now and leaving in the ground for a year plus?

    Only on a nothing ventured nothing gained basis, if space is tight then just eat it, otherwise worth a try

    I do not eat garlic, hate the stuff, but did grow some to see if I could, as I loath it the thing came up, year after year :mad:

    No doubt in your case it will just die :D
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  • kazwookie
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    I planted mine early Feb in deep pots, I'll see what I get later on in the year.
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  • conradmum
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    Baileys_Babe wrote: »
    I've just done the same.

    Can anybody tell me is it worth planting now and leaving in the ground for a year plus?

    If you leave it until next year it'll flower and be useless.
  • Linda32
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    Yes plant it now, they do need a period of cold which given the temp. at the moment they will get !!!
  • Furny
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    I have some garlic planted in a pot, where is best to keep it.Have read it needs a cold snap,but is it too cold to be out in its pot at the moment.
    I live in North Yorkshire.
  • paybacktime2008
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    I planted mine on saturday. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
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  • demented_2
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    Hi. I planted my winter garlic in November and it has come up fine ( ish) the trouble is why is it starting to go yellow already, the same thing is happening to my Japanese Onions which i planted out at the same time? Has anyone got any ideas please.
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