Autumn planting garlic

[Birdie Wife]

I tried two varieties last year, a hard neck (Lautrec Wight) and a softneck (Provence Wight, I think). The hardnecks were disappointing, but the softnecks did well so I think I will stick with those. Got plenty saved from last year

[WeeGarden]

I brought Garlic last year for this year but it appears to not have gone to well so this time I’m going to try The Garlic Farm. A little bit more expensive but hopefully it will be worth it! Just wondering if I should grow straight into the ground or in pots to plant out considering I’m on clay soil?

I grow on clay with organic matter added and they go straight into the ground.

[Jay-ell]

My harvest this year - Mha. Each head was smaller than a slightly smaller than average regular clove.

[Eric44]

Last year on 25th October, I planted Red Duke from Kings Seeds. They went straight into the ground and we have a clay soil here. Harvested good sized bulbs this summer even though the tops were hit by rust. I'm going to replant the largest bulb but as yet, haven't decided which variety to buy

[the big lebowski]

hi all ,im going to order these anyone tried any of these before ?

https://www.dobies.co.uk/Garden/Vege...735.htm#240735

[happyhumph]

Good to have to buy some this year - I've kept the same variety going for 8 years but had a disastrous year this year. Not sure what to go for .....

[monkeyboy]

I grew my garlic from supermarket garlic. Which turned out to be from china! Whilst it did reasonably well (think I got a successful harvest from 11 of the 12 cloves I planted), they were quite small.

Any suggestions for next year?

[Jimny14]

I planted germidour yesterday. I have a clay veg patch which I'm improving with organic matter. I've mulched part of the bed where some early spuds came out with about 6" of home made compost a few weeks ago, was going to leave it for the worms to work in over winter but decided instead to plant shallots and garlic in to it instead. I've mixed a little bfb in also but that'll be it for fertiliser now.
I'm hoping the compost will give a free draining layer so we shouldn't get rotting unless it gets really wet.

[Scarlet]

Just a heads up folks - The garlic farm have an offer of 10% off your FIRST order ( maybe get the neighbour to do it ) + free uk mainland delivery. Valid until 30th Nov 18. Order must be £40 or more ( club in with friends?)
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[Tripmeup]

hi all ,im going to order these anyone tried any of these before ?

https://www.dobies.co.uk/Garden/Vege...735.htm#240735

Big thumbs up from me for Messidrome and Printanor anyways..

[Scarlet]

hi all ,im going to order these anyone tried any of these before ?

https://www.dobies.co.uk/Garden/Vege...735.htm#240735

Sorry...I missed this!
Ive grown germadour with great results.

[the big lebowski]

great stuff thx ,i ordered them today ,fingers crossed they`ll turn up next week

[Snadger]

Just visited the local Garden Centre and even though I wasn't going to, I purchased 3 heads of 'Marco 'garlic for £2.99
I'll give it a go in a raised bed on my new plot and see how it goes.

I did intend to just use shop bought garlic as I have had very little joy with named varieties in the past.I still might do a bit of a trial with an 'Aldi special' garlic planted at the same time though!

[bramble]

When are you planting your garlic out Snadger.
Is it too early to plant out yet?

[Snadger]

When are you planting your garlic out Snadger.
Is it too early to plant out yet?

I intend planting tomorrow, weather permitting!

It says plant Autumn or Spring? I don't know whether we are officially into Autumn yet but its close enough for me.