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Old 24-03-2010, 10:53 PM posted to rec.gardens.edible
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Default Garlic

On Mar 22, 2:10*am, "David Hare-Scott" wrote:
geowicz wrote:
Have unearthed a quantity of garlic in a corner of the garden, which
is sprouting. The roots are very long and was thinking that if I trim
the roots back, like leeks, would they still grow after planting?


Probably.

David

I never heard of trimming garlic roots but roots or no roots they
should grow after planting. Best to keep as much of the root as you
can though!