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fert. for max bulb size

17 years ago

Here in Western NY my first attempt at garlic is starting to grow scapes! It's time to remove them and cut back on water now.

I know high nitrogen fertilizer will lead to excess green, leafy growth (as with any veggie) but haven't I read that fertilizer high in another element can help increase bulb size? Was it the P or K? And I'm I too late to add it?

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gardenlad
17 years ago
Actually, you should have added it a month ago. Bulbing action has started by now (it's triggered by day-length).

I amend my soil just before planting with compost, blood meal, bone meal, and wood ashes---the last three at the rate of 1 cup per row foot. Long about May I side-dress with the same amendments (less the compost) at the same rate.
oldroser
17 years ago
I generally side-dress with 5-10-5 or 10-10-10 as soon as growth starts in spring and again about 6 weeks later. It's too late now - almost time for harvest!

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