Growing Garlic

Allium sativum : Amaryllidaceae / the onion family

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(Best months for growing Garlic in Australia - sub-tropical regions)

P = Plant cloves

Easy to grow. Plant cloves. Best planted at soil temperatures between 50°F and 95°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 4 - 5 inches apart
Harvest in 17-25 weeks.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Beets, Carrots, Cucumbers, Dill, Tomatoes, Parsnips
Avoid growing close to: Asparagus, Beans, Brassicas, Peas, Potatoes

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14 Sep 23, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Yes
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01 Sep 23, Patty Johnson (USA - Zone 10b climate): What variety of garlic will grow best in Zones 10 A/B? Hardneck/softneck, etc. there are so many varieties to choose from. Thx
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01 Sep 23, Isaac Sieberts (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate): Which province in southafrica is the best to plant garlic
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31 Aug 23, Ray wales (Australia - temperate climate): How to store garlic after digging up.some of mine went soft.some started to sprout after a few months?.
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28 Oct 23, Kelvan.......Margaret River wa (Australia - temperate climate): I store my garlic in an onion bag and hang it up inside the shed.
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06 Sep 23, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate): A cool dry place.
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12 Jul 23, Judy (Australia - temperate climate): Hi I live just west of Toowoomba. I found a head of garlic in my fridge that is shooting all over the place! Is it ok to plant the cloves now?
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17 Jul 23, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): yes
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06 Jul 23, Pitso Maseko (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): What type of soil is suitable for growing a garlic ? Between hard neck and soft neck which test best?
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03 Jul 23, Fezeka (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate): Hi there. I'm interested in planting Garlic. What is the differences between hardneck and softneck garlic ? What variety / cultivar is best for sub-tropical and summer rainfall areas ?
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Hi Kelvan, I haven't had the sprouting problem but after 30 years of growing garlic I have just harvested the worst crop I have ever had, but having talked to fellow growers, they also have experienced lesser quality garlic and some premature sprouting as well. It is worth noting that we have experienced colder temperatures this springtime and below 15 degrees celsius soil temperature whilst bulbing will induce early sprouting. On numerous occasions I have placed garlic in the refrigerator in February to bring on earlier sprouting. I usually plant over 500 cloves each year and some years over 5000 and give the garlic away to people who can't afford the ridiculous retail prices. Of course also to replace the weak quality, low pungency Chinese garlic. I am a great believer in planetry positioning within the universe, it has a large effect on weather and all forms of life and will certainly effect all growth and evolutionary factors. Perhaps next year will be a better one or we might have to plant later as it appears the planet is cooling.

- Ric

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