IS it too late to plant my garlic....if so can I plant them in the spring.
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We planted ours last year on Halloween, and got bumper crops, so are planning on doing the same again this year with the 2 varieties we have!Blessings
Suzanne (aka Mrs Dobby)
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they say plant on the shortest day harvest on the longest but i would think you could plant anytime in the next couple of months and still get a good result.Yo an' Bob
Walk lightly on the earth
take only what you need
give all you can
and your produce will be bountifull
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I have a variety called Solent Wight which they (garlic farm) reckon does a bit better in Spring. I planted the cloves from one bulb yesterday in a 8" deep fish box. I shall leave the others till Feb I think (unless, of course, anyone here knows better.)Whoever plants a garden believes in the future.
www.vegheaven.blogspot.com Updated March 9th - Spring
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Well I've just planted my Solent Wight (in pots) having been advised that it can be planted now
It is despatched for both autumn and spring plantings, so either they are slightly different strains or it is flexible.
yoanbob - that is the advice for shallots rather than garlic, I believe. However, it is not bad advice for some of the varieties.
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If they are meant for overwintering (what used to be called Japnese onions) they will be fine. If they aren't intended to be planted in autumn (it will say on the pack) then leave them till spring.Whoever plants a garden believes in the future.
www.vegheaven.blogspot.com Updated March 9th - Spring
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I got my variety pack from the Garlic Farm (IOW) and planted half of them last weekend - the other half to be planted in Spring.
Didn't know about the shortest day and longest day thing... shortest day is my birthday! Seems most recommend October though! Not deepest December?!
JanJan A novice gardener - first year of growing
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On the subject of garlic....i planted mine 2 weeks ago and followed instructions of planting 3 inches deep, however recent gardening magazines have advised just below the surface! Will I get any garlic if planted too deeply?"A cat sees no good reason why it should obey another animal, even if it does stand on two legs."
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It's confusing! Mine arrived today, so I planted it today. Checking Dr Hessayon, he says plant in March.
Also, I had conflicting advice on planting depth, so I did half at 2 inches deep and half at an inch deep. We'll see!All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.
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I'm going to plant mine in pots at the weekend, so will report back in due course. Sorry, that'll be too late for those asking the question now, but at least we'll know for next year!!Life may not be the party we hoped for but since we're here we might as well dance
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