Garlic

[Mainegal]

I planted some garlic last fall and it's starting to get buds on it now. Do I dig it up now before it blooms or wait until after the blooms die. I have never grown it before so not sure. Thanks everyone

 

[Kya D]

I plant garlic in the fall and harvest it the next fall.
It will bud but I leave it alone and when it starts to get cool in Oct. I dig it hang it and let it dry.
http://www.naturalhub.com/grow_vegetable_type_garlic.htm

 

[Crabbergirl]

My weather is so different. I plant in Sept and harvest in May when it gets hot and the tops die back.

 

[Mainegal]

Thanks Dawn for the site, I bookmarked it
Thanks Nancie.

 

[Bluewolf]

great site Kya...

I am planting my first garlic this year.....

 

[Crabbergirl]

I will take some pictures of the garlic I harvested in May. I still have about 10-15 bulbs left. It's not as big as what you buy in the store , but it has a huge flavor

 

[Kya D]

CG don't ya love fresh garlic?

 

[Wombat]

I'm just planting mine now, you're right Nancy home grown does have a great flavour!

 

[BattleScott]

Don't let the scapes (curly q's) go to flower, it will reduce the size of your bulbs because the plant sends all the energy and nutrients to the flower. Once the scape has grown to a complete loop and you can see the flower bulb start to develope, cut it where it exits the stem of the plant. Now, don't throw it out! trim it about an inch or so below the flower bulb and an inch or so above where it came out of the stem to remove the woody portion and use it in some recipes. If you like pestos, it makes one of the best you'll ever have. There's no reason to settle for small bulbs!!! I harvest them when the lowest 2 or 3 leaves turn brown. Hang them as is to dry for 2 to 3 weeks, then enjoy. Keep the best 2 or 3 bulbs for next years crop.

 

[Crabbergirl]

Welcome Scott!
Nice job there. Looks great!

 

[BattleScott]

Thanks! it tastes even better. It is one of my favorite things to grow, just love digging it up and getting that fresh garlic smell.