Growing Garlic

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18 Aug 22 Gladys (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Can i plant garlic in August?
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21 Sep 22 Bee-Pie (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
Hi Gladys That is not adviced. Garlic is a cool weather crop with a long growing period. Garlic is a relatively easy crop to grow if one follows the "rules" so to speak. The cloves only form and expand during the last few weeks of its growing period. Watch Sean's video on growing great garlic.
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22 Aug 22 (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
It does say Feb to April.
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