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13 Jul 18, Julie hall (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Where iam at the moment it get verry cold and forsty in the morning I know it.s may be a bit late to plant garlic but will it still be ok to plant it now or preferably when the frost almost over towards modd August i think ingoulburn Unless the cloves are not effected by the frost

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16 Jul 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

For cool/mountain it say plant Apr/May so you are too late. If you plant now the crop may fail. You could try - wouldn't plant too many though.

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16 Jul 18, Ray S (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

You could certainly try planting now, the sooner the better because garlic needs to go through the cold to get a decent size to it. The plants are totally unaffected by frosts down to at least -12°C which is what we get here in July. Just for your information, I usually plant garlic late March for a November harvest. In Goulburn you could probably wait until April/May. Good luck with it.

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17 Jul 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

A saying - plant the shortest day of the year and harvest the longest day. 21st June - 21st Dec.

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15 Jun 18, Jeff Hann (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

During the garlic growing period. What fertiliser, how often & how much to use, please.

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16 Jun 18, Mike L (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

If you started with good rich soil then you don't need to add more fert. Any all round fert will do. 10-14 N 4-8 P 10-14K @ 2-3 teaspoons per 9 L of water. Or use an organic fert at the recommended rate.

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15 May 18, Jodie (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Can garlic grow in pots

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16 May 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Garlic has fairly shallow roots, but it is important to make sure they have plenty of room to stretch out in the soil. Choose a pot that is at least 18 inches deep and 12 inches wide. Half barrels and wooden crates work well, but you certainly do not need to buy a container for your garlic. The large black plastic containers that trees come in are a great choice, as are contractor buckets. Whatever container you use, make sure that it has drainage holes in the bottom. Place the container in a spot that gets at least 6 hours of bright, direct sunlight each day. Research on the internet.

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11 May 18, Tom Court (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi i have just recieved some garlic seed from China what is the best time to plant the seeds. I live at Napperby up north from Adelaide, about 17 km east of Port Pirie. Cheers Tom Court.

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

Seeds or bulbs. Never grown garlic but I would grow it from the bulbs - a lot quicker I think. Go on the internet and read up about it. They had a good TV show on garlic last weekend on ABC Gardening Australia. Check their website - probably a video of it. A saying plant shortest day of year and harvest longest day of the year.

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