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18 May 14, Mel (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I live coastal sydney and decided to plant some garlic I bought online in styraohoam boxes so far 3 weeks later they have not sprouted it been a bit wet but I prepared the soil with compost potting mix dynamic lifter and sheep manure so thought my soil would be suitable does anyone have any idea what went wrong

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02 Jun 14, Alex (Australia - temperate climate)

hi Mel, I did the same - bulbs in styrofoam boxes. I don't remember how long they took but it was a while, I had given up on them when suddenly some beautiful green shoots came up :) Give yours a bit longer, you might get a nice surprise :)

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18 Jun 14, Mel (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Thank You! and you were right. A little impatient I think, they finally came through and are now going strong. The only thing is in my panic I planted more in between and now they are a bit crowded but oh well all a learning curve I guess :)

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17 May 14, Tom (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

where in south africa can i find a reliable supplier of garlic seeds for commercial growing..

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01 Oct 14, S (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Try Garlic Growers Association South Africa. www.garlicgrowers.co.za

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12 May 14, Jose Alvares (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

I planted garlic in March The 3th how long do I need to pick it Johannesburg

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13 May 14, Jo (Australia - temperate climate)

Harvest garlic in early summer, when the lower leaves have turned yellow and die off. You can dig down gently along side the plants to check if they have formed bulbs before you pull them up.

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03 May 14, mick (Australia - temperate climate)

I live in the Sydney area on the coast and would love to grow garlic. I have never had much success and would like to know what variety is best suited to this area so that I can try again. Anybody growing in the region who can suggest the right variety? Thanks.

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02 May 14, Erik (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I have just bought a couple of whole garlic bulbs can I break into segments now or separate and wait till they start to shoot then plant. Thanks

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13 May 14, innyanga (Australia - temperate climate)

I think most experienced garlic growers will strongly advise you against using store-bought garlic. Garlic imported into Australia is treated with nasty chemicals, and should definitely be avoided. It's difficult to find Australian garlic, and even this will likely have been treated with pesticides. We've been growing garlic for a few years, and cannot imagine not growing it. Not only is it delicious, but it is organic, and always has been. We were fortunate to receive a few heads of prime organic garlic a few years ago, and, on the advice of the sender, planted them all. If you know someone in your area who grows garlic organically, do beg or buy a few heads from them. You'll never look back!

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