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To grow your own garlic, buy organic garlic from a nursery usually in late fall. Depending on where you live you need to buy Hardneck or Softneck garlic. Hardneck is for people who are roughly zone 7 or less (higher north), Softneck is generally for people who are warmer than 7 (California makes a lot of softneck garlic like what most people buy at the stores). In either case, late in the fall you prepare of place to plant the garlic. Break the bulbs into separate cloves and plant them so the pointy tip of the clove points up, and is about 1.5 - 2cm below the ground. Pop garlic into any sunny, well-drained spot in the garden or in a pot. If you are a serious garlic eater, grow a crop by planting rows, spacing each clove about 15cm - 20cm (6-8in) apart.
Keep plants free from weed, water them regularly and fertilize through their growing season using a complete fertilizer. A layer of mulch around each plant keep weeds down and moisture in your soil.
Crops take many months to grow. The bulbs are harvested as the foliage dies down in late spring or early summer. Bulbs can be stored and used over many months. Don't worry if they don't start growing in the winter, in the spring they'll wake up and start growing. Planting in the winter is extremely important for garlic, because that's what causes the bulb to break into multiple cloves and allows it to grow to its full potential.
Once you pick the garlic (after the bottom 3 or 4 leaves turn brown and die) you need to let it dry out in a shady dry place (like a garage so long as it has some air flow). Let it dry for 6-8 weeks and your garlic is ready to store. I usually just cut off the roots with snips, and trim the tops (not too close or u might cut into a clove) so that the bulbs can be stored in a hanging basket in the kitchen.
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Can garlic survive frost and still produce a good harvest?
Yes, garlic can survive frost and still produce a good harvest.
When do I harvest garlic?
Garlic can be harvested at any time for immediate use. After the garlic has bloomed and is turning brown the garlic can be planted again and it will stay fresh for a long time to eat. In Colder regions garlic is planted in the fall and harvested nine months later when the about 60% of the leaves are brown.
How long does it take for beets to harvest?
Beets typically take about 55 to 70 days to harvest after planting.
How long does it take raspberries to harvest?
It takes about like 1 month to harvest.
How long does it take for blackberries to grow from planting to harvest?
Blackberries typically take about two years to grow from planting to harvest.
How long does it take to harvest carrots?
Carrots typically take about 60-75 days to reach maturity and be ready for harvest.
Can you plant garlic in the spring?
Yes, you can plant garlic in the spring, but it is typically recommended to plant it in the fall for a better harvest.
How long does it take to harvest butternut squash?
It takes about 80 to 100 days to harvest butternut squash.
How to plant garlic in spring for a successful harvest?
To plant garlic in spring for a successful harvest, choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Break apart the garlic bulb into individual cloves and plant them about 2 inches deep and 4 inches apart. Water regularly and mulch to retain moisture. Harvest when the leaves turn yellow and dry.
How long does it take to harvest cauliflower?
Cauliflower typically takes about 2 to 3 months to grow and be ready for harvest.
How can I determine when garlic is ready to harvest?
Garlic is ready to harvest when the lower leaves turn yellow and start to dry out. You can also gently dig up a bulb to check if the cloves are fully formed and the skin is tight. Harvesting too early can result in smaller cloves, while waiting too long can lead to cloves splitting or rotting.
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It will take about 2 weeks :)
