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09 Apr 17, Christo (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

I want to plant 6 hectares garlic in Swartruggens erea north west province under drip irrigation. Can I plant till end of April.

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10 Apr 17, John (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

You could plant garlic into early may as well. It may be advisable to discuss your proposal with your local Agriculture Department so you can get the best yield from a venture of this size. They should also be able to advise you on water saving as well.

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30 Mar 17, Fadeela (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)

What type of soil does garluc need to be planted ? D

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30 Mar 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)

Garlic will respond to good soil in an open position. It generally likes cooler climates but can be planted in April or May as the weather starts to cool. Keep watering consistent and harvest late in the year.

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07 Mar 17, ivy wambi (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

where near I stay can I buy seedlings of garlic I 'am in tembisa (kempton park). am a small holding farmer.

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30 Mar 17, Leonora (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

Livingseeds Heirloom Seeds P.O.Box 1421 Henley-on-Klip 1962 Tel: 016 365 3873 or 0731417101 [email protected] Elouise or Sean Give them a call. Very helpful.

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08 Mar 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)

The easiest way to get garlic is to buy it from a green grocer (fruit shop) or nursery and separate the cloves before planting. one garlic bulb will yield 8 - 12 cloves. Seed is often available from seed companies, nurseries or garden centres. Refer to the Vegetables & Herbs guide on this site for more planting information. Happy garlic growing!

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26 Feb 17, Mateke (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

Can I just grow garlic and store for more than 6 weeks?

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26 Feb 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)

When the tops die off garlic is ready for harvest. If you hang it in a dry airy place it will keep for months. You can use some of the cloves to gro your next crop. Trust this helps.

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01 Jan 17, Douw G. Swart (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

hi i have no idea what the climate zone or soil classification for vosburg, northern cape, is. i guess semi-arid is the closest i can get to semi-desert. i would like to grow garlic here. can you please advise. regards, dgs

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