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Hello,
Is it true that I can grow garlic just by planting a clove from an ordinary supermarket bulb? Can I plant them in tubs, and can I grow them over winter in a G'house ? Thanks KK |
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dido22 wrote:
Hello, Is it true that I can grow garlic just by planting a clove from an ordinary supermarket bulb? Yes. But you will probably get a better crop growing one that is more nearly suited to our climate rather than a Mediterranean one. If you have a bit left over that is already growing them by all means plant it... Garden centres and market stalls sell them for about the same price as the supermarket stuff. Can I plant them in tubs, and can I grow them over winter in a G'house ? It will grow outside in well drained soil and need a bit of cold and frost to encourage bulb formation rather than flowering. They do OK on my heavy clay with a bit of help from grit and sand. Guidelines for growing online at: http://www.garlicworld.co.uk/grower/...nes/index.html Dunno if the bulbs they offer are any good. I pick mine and then grow on a few cloves for the following year. Regards, Martin Brown |
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"Martin Brown" wrote in message ... dido22 wrote: Hello, Is it true that I can grow garlic just by planting a clove from an ordinary supermarket bulb? Yes. But you will probably get a better crop growing one that is more nearly suited to our climate rather than a Mediterranean one. If you have a bit left over that is already growing them by all means plant it... Unless you know it is Isle of Wight Garlic -- Mike The Royal Naval Electrical Branch Association www.rneba.org.uk Luxury Self Catering on the Isle of Wight? www.shanklinmanormews.co.uk |
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