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pumpkinpatch

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Wilting garlic
« on: May 27, 2009, 15:54 »
my garlic plants are wilting and some of the leaves are turning brow and die ing off can some one please help me  :ohmy:
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Re: Wilting garlic
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2009, 16:00 »
my elephant garlic is starting to go yellow at the tips too, but I thought this wouldn't happen til later in the year, nearer to harvest time??

I'll be interested in the replies to this one too  :)
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Re: Wilting garlic
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2009, 16:02 »
Mine have got a bit of rust on - it looks like very orangey... rust - but not wilting so far. Are they a bit dry?
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Re: Wilting garlic
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2009, 16:05 »
no, I think rust is fungal so it has travelled to them by air.  I think you use derris to get rid of rust as it can also affect your leeks and make them inedible, but not sure on that because I don't use any chemicals whatsoever (except when the roundup has to come out)

EDIT:  D'oh!  I see what you're saying now Noshed I re read your reply!  :lol: :lol: ::)
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Re: Wilting garlic
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2009, 16:06 »
Quote from: noshed on May 27, 2009, 16:02
Mine have got a bit of rust on - it looks like very orangey... rust - but not wilting so far. Are they a bit dry?
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Re: Wilting garlic
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2009, 16:18 »
It's getting close to harvest time for main bulb garlic, usually July. But it all depends on just when yours was planted as to when it's ready. Dieback is the first sign that it's time. Pull one up and see what's below then you can judge what to do with the rest. If the bulb is large and ready, then there's no need to wait for full dieback, but you should leave the leaves on to dry out naturally for longer storage.
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Re: Wilting garlic
« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2009, 16:19 »
Quote from: Trillium on May 27, 2009, 16:18
It's getting close to harvest time for main bulb garlic, usually July. But it all depends on just when yours was planted as to when it's ready. Dieback is the first sign that it's time. Pull one up and see what's below then you can judge what to do with the rest. If the bulb is large and ready, then there's no need to wait for full dieback, but you should leave the leaves on to dry out naturally for longer storage.
ill just go and do that be back in a tick
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Re: Wilting garlic
« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2009, 16:22 »
its just one round bulb and its not a onion
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Re: Wilting garlic
« Reply #8 on: May 27, 2009, 16:26 »
Is it a solid bulb or is it divided into cloves underneath the outer skin?  :)
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Re: Wilting garlic
« Reply #9 on: May 27, 2009, 16:28 »
Quote from: sunshineband on May 27, 2009, 16:26
Is it a solid bulb or is it divided into cloves underneath the outer skin?  :)
just a solid bulb im afraid
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Re: Wilting garlic
« Reply #10 on: May 27, 2009, 17:00 »
Probably didn't get cold enough in the winter. It'll still taste of garlic though.
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Re: Wilting garlic
« Reply #11 on: May 27, 2009, 17:00 »
You can still eat it  :D
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Re: Wilting garlic
« Reply #12 on: May 27, 2009, 17:22 »
well its better to try it then to let it go to waste  :D
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Re: Wilting garlic
« Reply #13 on: May 27, 2009, 23:12 »
I grew 2 different types of garlic.
Both planted last october.
One started growing almost immediatly.
other no shoots until this spring.
first one has yellowed leaves and flower buds is now ready. I assume the warm start to the year as got them ready early.
Other one is still green.
Both grown in same bed.
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