[Thompson24]

hi guys

Just cleaned the cupboard out today and found a garlic bulb we havent used however its got creen shoots comming off all of the segments.  Is it possible to break these up and plant each segment?  If so is it just the case of spliting and putting them in the ground or could someone advice? hope you can help

[Yorkie]

It's not really the right time of year to be planting garlic, and if it's a supermarket one it may or may not be a) pest/disease free, or b) suitable for growing in our climate.

I'd cook with it, to be honest.

But when you do eventually plant garlic in the autumn or spring, yes you plant each clove individually in the ground.

[Dominic]

I'd plant it, whats the worst that can happen?

I also grow supermarket garlic without any problems, even tesco value garlic.

[Brassica Blaz]

i,d chuck it in the compost bin!

[mark.carline]

I found some the same around 2-3 weeks ago and planted them in a spare bit of ground I had.  They are coming up great!

Nothing to loose - everything to gain

[mumofstig]

I suppose you can eat them green later on (slice them up like leeks)......i doubt they will have time to bulb up before the weather changes.