[Munchkin]

I just ordered 3 which is far too many. Will they keep until next year if I don't use them all?

[mumofstig]

no they won't keep, can share them with somebody?

[savbo]

I used 3 bulbs, getting 8-12 per bulb, which isn't too much space but will be more than we will use, so we'll share them then

[Munchkin]

I suppose I'll have to force them upon the family. They have more space afterall.

[SG6]

Plant them all.
Some will fail to come up, I lost 4 from this years planting of 18.
If too many still, then keep a couple of the garlics back for next year and plant the cloves then.

[Munchkin]

I've got 3 spare trugs or rhino things from ASDA. I figured I could plant the garlic in there but how many? Can I get away with planting more than one clove?

[Paul Plots]

I've got 3 spare trugs or rhino things from ASDA. I figured I could plant the garlic in there but how many? Can I get away with planting more than one clove?

How big are the trugs / rhino things?

I guess you are talking about planting into containers?

[Munchkin]

I measured up and they're just under 50cm in diameter and roughly 34cm high.

[DD.]

A very quick estimate with a very quick sketch here. Using a 9" spacing in a diamond formation, I reckon you'd get at least 9 cloves in one of those. Close it up a little and you'll be looking at a dozen or more.

[arugula]

But if you drill holes in them for drainage, which you need to provide, don't lift them around too much by the handles or they won't last too long.

[Paul Plots]

Sounds like that one's sorted then 

Good luck with them.... plant up smartly and stick them out for a bout of cold weather to help the cloves divide.

(I think I've got that right???  ) 

[Munchkin]

Thanks for the info. I've drilled holes and just waiting for the compost to thaw before potting. I'll probably just do 9.