garlic question

new_2_veg · « **on:** April 08, 2008, 19:52 »

hi all,

sorry i i did a quick serch but couldnt find what i was looking for

i was just after a rough idea of when garlic harvest time is from a late sept planting?

i no its not ready yet but was just thinking about what space i have

many thanks

nathan

nobby · « **Reply #1 on:** April 08, 2008, 19:55 »

not sure think its late july :?

new_2_veg · « **Reply #2 on:** April 08, 2008, 20:00 »

hi,

i wasnt sure if it was early june ive lost the info on what i planted :cry:

i know its when they start to yellow and the leafs drop but never grown any to know when that is

thanks

nathan

gobs · « **Reply #3 on:** April 08, 2008, 20:01 »

Yes, it is some time in July.

new_2_veg · « **Reply #4 on:** April 08, 2008, 20:04 »

thanks gobs

nathan

vegmandan · « **Reply #5 on:** April 08, 2008, 20:15 »

What I always do from July onwards is carefully remove enough soil from around the base of an odd stem until you can see the bulb,then you can check how big they're getting.

gobs · « **Reply #6 on:** April 08, 2008, 20:20 »

Quote from: "vegmandan"

What I always do from July onwards is carefully remove enough soil from around the base of an odd stem until you can see the bulb,then you can check how big they're getting.

They topple over, as onions, when ready.

mashbintater · « **Reply #7 on:** April 08, 2008, 20:35 »

Ah! Glad this topic came up, been wondering the same myself. My garlic has long foliage almost like spring onion, no flower - does that come later? I had cloves that started to sprout and planted them last autumn as an experiment

Thanks peeps

gobs · « **Reply #8 on:** April 08, 2008, 20:37 »

You supposed to plant in the autumn, first part of winter but not supposed to have flowers, if you spot any, behead ruthlessly and eat in salads, soups, etc.

mashbintater · « **Reply #9 on:** April 08, 2008, 20:47 »

Thanks gobs

Trillium · « **Reply #10 on:** April 09, 2008, 04:19 »

You don't really have a choice on when to stop garlic growing as it will stop itself - by the stalk starting to dry out/die back. No bending over stalks like you do with onions. Most fall planted garlic is finished by the end of July latest, usually earlier. Once the stalk starts drying out you can pull it, no need to wait until the top is dead.

Yes I'll go with you, Trillium. you tell by when the stalk starts to go yellow. I've never had a garlic stalk bend over - they're very strong & sturdy - even when dead!

gobs · « **Reply #11 on:** April 09, 2008, 11:59 »

OK, Trill, no topple, you know what I meant, hard to miss it's ready.

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