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    I have a raised bed of garlic sown in November which is growing well. I have decided I want to move the bed elsewhere and so I am wondering how much harm will befall the garlic if I carefully move them to the bed next door ?

  • #2
    Well, if they were my garlic i would not move them particularly as they are doing so well.

    And when your back stops aching,
    And your hands begin to harden.
    You will find yourself a partner,
    In the glory of the garden.

    Rudyard Kipling.sigpic

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    • #3
      I moved mine a couple of years ago- just took a huge amount of soil ( spadeful) with each one so as not to disturb the roots.
      They didn't even notice!!!!!
      good luck
      Last edited by Nicos; 23-01-2008, 02:49 AM.
      "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

      Location....Normandy France

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      • #4
        Do you really need to move them? I started mine off in cell trays and they transplanted fine, but every time you move a growing plant it suffers a shock and a setback.

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        • #5
          Thanks for the advice. I don't absolutely have to move them. I could wait till I have harvested them to carry out my plan which is to install a couple of IBCs to store water there. It is the best location on my plot for this. I expect I shall continue to mull this over as I have still to locate the IBCs in my area. It is essentially my garlic supply for the year so I dont want to lose it.

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          • #6
            Hijacking a little...
            I have some planted in a big pot - they are about 4 inches tall now. Can I transplant these to my new raised beds, or will it cause them problems ?

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            • #7
              I found loads just starting to sprout whilst preparing some beds a couple of weeks ago...don't know why .....so i just planted them in amongst the ones that i put in before xmas and they seem to be ok ...but the proof of the pudding is in the eating....urgh garlic pudding.....served with onion marmalade............
              http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...gs/jardiniere/

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