Book M, it doesn't matter if you have hard or soft neck untill you try to plait them to get that 'continental' look. Hard neck does not plait, the clue is in the name. Have you tried growing elephant garlic? It is very rewarding and mild in flavour, great for roasting.
Hollie H, I plant garlic in late September/ early October.
Thanks Artjak! I may have to try elephant garlic, it's my first year with the room to grow veg properly. I'd just heard that the signs of doneness were different for the two types. The lower leaves have been yellowing/browning for a week or so now, may have to check soon!
Down here in Bath the garlic growers on my allotment all agree that we are about a month behind normal harvest timings and you should leave them in for another 4 weeks, especially if it stays dry and the risk of rot off is low.
figrat - My garlic developed rust last year, it didn't seen to affect the harvest, the bulbs may have been a little smaller but they've stored well and I still have some bulbs left. Don't plant garlic/onions/leeks in the same spot next year but I'm sure you already knew that.
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I haven't looked yet. I was going to wait until they show more signs of dying back then have a peek
My outer leaves are just starting to yellow - any idea how to tell if you have hardneck or softneck? The cloves I bought just said 'garlic'.
Mine have got rust, but don't look too upset by it. Bottom leaves are just turning, so I'll leave it a bit longer before I excavate.
So if they start to produce flowers, chop them off? My elephant are all trying to out do my allium, but I can chop them off should I?
Book M, it doesn't matter if you have hard or soft neck untill you try to plait them to get that 'continental' look. Hard neck does not plait, the clue is in the name. Have you tried growing elephant garlic? It is very rewarding and mild in flavour, great for roasting.
Hollie H, I plant garlic in late September/ early October.
Thanks Artjak! I may have to try elephant garlic, it's my first year with the room to grow veg properly. I'd just heard that the signs of doneness were different for the two types. The lower leaves have been yellowing/browning for a week or so now, may have to check soon!
Even if the one you dig up to have a look at isn't ready, you can still use it; 'green' garlic is highly prized by chefs.
Down here in Bath the garlic growers on my allotment all agree that we are about a month behind normal harvest timings and you should leave them in for another 4 weeks, especially if it stays dry and the risk of rot off is low.
figrat - My garlic developed rust last year, it didn't seen to affect the harvest, the bulbs may have been a little smaller but they've stored well and I still have some bulbs left. Don't plant garlic/onions/leeks in the same spot next year but I'm sure you already knew that
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My garlics beginning to bolt, advise welcome.
I just nip all the flower heads off.