Plant Family
Allium (Onion family)
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Soil
Fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of compost added.
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Position
Sunny.
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Frost tolerant
Yes.
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Feeding
Not usually required.
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Companions
-
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Spacing
Single Plants: 6" (15cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 4" (10cm) with 10" (25cm) row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
In fall, plant individual cloves 4 inches deep with the pointed ends up. Cover the planting with at least 3 inches of mulch.
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Notes
Use hardy Rocambole types in cold climates. Where winters are mild, grow heavy-yielding artichoke types. Among the most deer-resistant of all edibles.
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Harvesting
Dig up bulbs in summer when one third of the leaves become dry and lose their green color. Shake off soil, and cure whole plants dry in a warm, shady place for two weeks before trimming and storing the garlic bulbs.
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Troubleshooting
Watch for winter weeds. Plants left in the ground too long often have loose bulbs that do not store well.
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