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Beginner ?'s on Garlic
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Posted by daylilyk (My Page) on Wed, Jul 25, 07 at 11:21
Hello,
I'm a new member. We moved to Ogden Iowa (Near Ames) in April. It appears the previous owner had an herb garden that is now full of garlic. I know nothing about growing garlic, and honestly don't really cook with it so I wouldn't know if I had good garlic or not! LOL I have determined it is ready to harvest, or past, since the green has turned brown and died back. The garlic did flower. It appears this garlic has spread throughout what is left of the herb garden and into the yard.
Is garlic generally invasive? Would this volunteer garlic be worth harvesting? I have only heard about people planting garlic, not just have it come back each year. I'm assuming I need to dig it out anyway or I'm going to have even more next year...
Any suggestions or advice welcome. Thanks!!! |
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RE: Beginner ?'s on Garlic
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| I'd say Dig It, and see what you get. (I'm one of those what-the-heck type of gardeners.) If you look at the fresh garlic bulbs in the grocery store, you can see what to expect. It should have several sections (cloves) and be wrapped in thin white or reddish papery layers. There is a 'wild' garlic that's an independent grower, and that might be what you have. I've never had a problem with it, so can't tell you how hard it is to get rid of. |
RE: Beginner ?'s on Garlic
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| I moved into a house with wild garlic growing rampantly through one of my flower beds. It has a pretty flower and is supposed to keep the rabbits at bay (which may be why it had been planted in the first place.) I would say absolutely it is rather invasive. Mine has bulbs that look like tulip bulbs. I dig some of it out, but leave some of it to deter rabbits. |
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