Chitting garlic

texteditor · « **on:** October 29, 2011, 19:55 »

Is there any point in chitting garlic apart from being able to throw away the ones that do not sprout?
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Willie_Eckerslike · « **Reply #1 on:** October 29, 2011, 20:02 »

I didn't chit mine. They went in about 3 weeks ago and they are now about 9" tall. Every one came through.

Yorkie · « **Reply #2 on:** October 29, 2011, 20:08 »

Welcome to the site

I wouldn't chit them. I think it runs the risk of damaging the roots when you plant out.

gavinjconway · « **Reply #3 on:** October 29, 2011, 20:46 »

Never heard of chitting G before... as said above just plant and it will (should) grow!!

Paul Plots · « **Reply #4 on:** October 29, 2011, 22:31 »

It sounds like extra work (and worse still time) for...

Is there any advantage?

texteditor · « **Reply #5 on:** October 29, 2011, 23:01 »

That was the question.

mumofstig · « **Reply #6 on:** October 29, 2011, 23:12 »

then I think you've had your answer

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