[Moomin Mama]

My garlic (that was overwintered), I planted it in October I think last year, has rust - or at least thats what the description matches in my Hessayon book.

How should I deal with it - do you think the garlic would be ready to life now or do I strip the affected leaves  and leave the garlic in place ?  Any ideas ?

Thanks,
Moomin Mama

[penance]

My garlic suffered rust last year, most plants covered.
I just left them and harvested as usual and all was ok.

[Hampshire Hog]

Don't lose too much sleep the crop is normally ok. Note though you should burn or other wise dispose of stems ie don't compost. Also avoid alliums in that spot (onions/leeks/garlic) for as long as possible afterwards.

Cheers HH