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Old 23-10-2008, 02:48 PM posted to rec.gardens.edible
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Gary Woods wrote:
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Can anybody confirm/deny the need to refrigerate the garlic?


Depends on the variety; some garlics need a winter dormancy/chill to grow
properly, the softneck varieties grown in California do not. Filaree Farm
has some they call "Cajun" that need little or no winter chill. At any
rate, the garlic should get this chilling in the ground, since it puts down
roots after planting and before the ground freezes. (If it does where you
are).
Sufficient winter chill is NOT a problem for me in upstate New York!

I'm in TN and have never pre chilled them. I planted a couple of weeks
ago and will likely harvest in July.

I've occassionally gotten just 1 big clove - i think it's when I've
spaced it too close or shallow.

Kate



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