![]() ![]() The garlic was kept mulched and well weeded. Any other nutrients the garlic needed came from the soil itself. Next year we'll work the granular fertilizer into the soil before planting the garlic. The liquid fertilizer worked well once the garlic started growing because it doesn't need to be scratched into the soil which might disturb the roots of the garlic. When the plants started to sprout the following April, they were fed early on with one application of Fox Farm's All Purpose fertilzer and thereafter with weak solutions of Fox Farm's Big Bloom liquid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks. ![]() We weren't aware garlic was such a heavy feeder and didn't add any fertilizer when the cloves were planted. One pound of seed garlic filled one and a half 4' x 8' beds. The garlic plants didn't break ground until early April and were harvested at the end of July. If you added a very thick layer of straw or hay it's a good idea to remove (or at least loosen) some of the mulch once the garlic shoots break ground in the spring. Once planted, the garlic was covered in straw mulch and it snowed within a few weeks which provided even more insulation. The cloves were planted 2" deep spaced 6" apart with a row spacing of 20", which is a fairly wide spacing ratio. Planting times for garlic depend on your location - our garlic cloves get planted anywhere from late October to early November. Garlic prefers full sun and well-drained soil, lots of organic matter, and a PH of around 6.5 to 7.0 (ours is around 6.8 as per a soil test). Seed garlic isn't cheap ($23.70/pound) but once you have your first harvest, you can keep a few of the best bulbs for planting so there's no need to buy any more seed garlic the following year unless you want to try different varieties.The garlic we chose is a softneck variety called "Nootka Rose" that came from High Mowing Seeds. We ship one pound of top size Garlic sets in time for planting in your area.This was our first year growing garlic and the garlic was easy to grow, wasn't bothered by any pests or diseases and even though the seed garlic was a bit expensive upfront, the return justified the initial cost. We ship one pound of top size Garlic sets in time for planting in your area. Garlic Sets may not be shipped to Georgia, Idaho, Nevada, Hawaii (seeds are OK!) or the following five counties in the State of Washington: Adams, Benton, Franklin, Grant and Klickitat. Softnecks (Spring or Fall shipment) Hardiness zone: 5-9, in cold zones plant in early spring. Green shoots will emerge within several weeks of planting. Plant cloves individually, root side down, 1" deep and 4" to 6" apart in rows spaced 18" apart. In colder areas, Garlic should be planted around the time of your first fall frost in more temperate areas, it may be planted from mid-October through early December. Hardnecks send up a stiff flower stalk and are more cold hardy than their Softneck siblings. Prized for its medicinal and culinary attributes, there are two types of Garlic: Softnecks and Hardnecks. Easy to grow, each planted clove will produce a full head of Garlic with between 8 to 20 cloves per head. ![]() The number of Garlic heads in a 1-pound set is determined by the annual harvest: it ranges from 3 huge heads to 7 small heads per pound. Or simply roasted for a smooth nutty spread over warm crusty Italian bread drizzled with really good olive oil. We offer endless ways in which to enjoy its comforting goodness: Creamy Tomato, Bacon and Blue Cheese Linguine, Eggplant Parmigiana, Jo's Garlic Croutons, Kristy’s Garlic Blue Cheese Dip, Lemon-Garlic Shrimp, Mixed Grill Sate, Our Favorite Basil Pesto, Rich Zesty Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing and Savory Bacon Corn Chowder. We'd be happiest if we inhaled its warm, piquant aroma every night. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |