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14 Nov 14, Janet (Australia - temperate climate)

Am on NSW far south coast. Planted garlic around June and they are starting to brown off now. Any point in leaving them in longer ie waiting till the longest day? Also should I water them at all before harvest?

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27 Sep 14, Glen (Australia - temperate climate)

I live on NSW far south coast, moved there quite recently. I planted garlic as usual at mid-winter, and it was fine for a while, then started looking unwell with some dead leaves. Gave a bit of blood and bone about three weeks ago, and now the lot has died. Disappeared. I've just dug it up, and there were a few small bulbs starting to form. The soil came from a supplier and was a soil and mushroom compost mix. Never had a problem before - dows anyone have any ideas as to what's wrong.

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29 Sep 14, Chris (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Has it been wetter or warmer than usual? Maybe a fungal problem?

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23 Sep 14, Jo (Australia - temperate climate)

My garlic plants have been going well in virgin soil. I had netted the plants because they were being eaten by a wallaby, but air was able to circulate very well and plants looked great. Today I decided to water the garlic and was surprised to see trillions of tiny black insects (look like thrips) crawling all over each plant. I hosed off most of the insects but I want to spray to ensure they will not reinfest my plants again. Would it be ok to use soapy water spray or is it best to use pyrethrum at this stage? The plants will be ready to life Nov-Dec.

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11 Sep 14, Robert (Australia - tropical climate)

Could I but a few Australian white garlic seed from you please. Kind regards Robert

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07 Sep 14, Gail (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I panted garlic late April, lovely green foliage, but I check one last week and the bulbs look like spring onions. When will bulbs form? Do I wait for plants to die off

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08 Apr 15, (Australia - temperate climate)

yes and you have to wait a while too.

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07 Sep 14, Sunny (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

What is a good crop to plant after I have harvested my garlic? Not all veggies like being planted in soil that has had garlic or onions.

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24 Aug 14, Chris (Australia - temperate climate)

I have seen recommendations for planting Garlic up to 8 cm deep. I tried last year with several rows at varying depths.The best were just pushed into the ground and about 1/2 inch of soil on top. Q:- Whats the best fertiliser for garlic and when should it be applied.NPK ratios Pls.

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28 Jun 14, Ash (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Hi, I am from Phillip Island and are wondering would there be a problem if I planted garlic 2 weeks after the fall and what type is suggested. Thanks Ash

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