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05 May 20, M (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I was going to suggest staggering the planting over a few weeks. Seasons can vary from year to year so much. The year before last it didn't turn to cool/cold weather until well into July here. Last week we had night temps (6.7 and 7.9) within 2-3 degree of our normal coldest winter temps.

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22 Apr 20, Chris Smith (Australia - temperate climate)

Can i grow garlic in 30 litre pot

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23 Apr 20, Anon (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

You can grow most things in a pot if big enough. Need a lot more attention to them the smaller the pot.

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12 Apr 20, geoffrey Neely (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi,my wife and i are first time growers of Russian garlic,my question is.we planted our garlic 2 weeks ago to the day so far only one seed has germinated.We soaked our garlic in seasol overnight prior to planting n a garden soil bought from local landscape supplier and mixed with natural occurring soil on our property.We watered the garlic in after planting and put a thin cover of sugarcane mulch over them, that first week only watered one more time the second week had 3-4 days of rain.Do you think there is a problem as only one shoot has penetrated the soil out of 630 planted,am i worrying about nothing will the rest of the cloves germinate in days or weeks to come should i keep watering should i not.thank you

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29 Apr 20, Kys (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi, I've planted around 30 cloves of garlic, soaked them overnight too, I had some pop up in just over a week and some took 3-4weeks. This is my first time growing it too and my only advice would be to make sure the dirt is loose and maybe remove the sugarcane till they pop through I didn't bother with using sugar cane for mine

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25 Apr 20, Robyn B (Australia - tropical climate)

Geoffrey, I’m a first time grower as well and had a problem with my Russians not sprouting (similar amount of time as you - I did the seasol as well). I’m transplanting them today as I found they didn’t have enough sun and the soil was very heavy and sandy. I had watched a YouTube clip that said they like daily water but well draining soil. Will keep you posted.

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14 Apr 20, Anon (Australia - temperate climate)

I think it takes awhile for garlic to germinate. Probably more about the seasons changing - summer to autumn. It is only now just starting to become cooler. A reasonable watering 1-2 times a week depending on how hot it is and if the soil dries quick or not.

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05 Apr 20, Roland Philip (Canada - Zone 2a Sub-Arctic climate)

Hey pal. In canada right now. Looking to relocate to Caribbean , will that be a tropical climate. Few pointers on growing garlic in Caribbean tropical climate. Soil type Amt. Of water Start date for planting Thank u regards

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06 Apr 20, Anon (Australia - temperate climate)

I would suggest you look up tropical and sub-tropical climates in Australia or USA etc and check what they do there.

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05 Apr 20, Anon (Australia - tropical climate)

You can try growing garlic in the tropics but it needs chilling in a fridge to get it ready to grow.

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