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12 May 14, Jose Alvares (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

I planted garlic in March The 3th how long do I need to pick it Johannesburg

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13 May 14, Jo (Australia - temperate climate)

Harvest garlic in early summer, when the lower leaves have turned yellow and die off. You can dig down gently along side the plants to check if they have formed bulbs before you pull them up.

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03 May 14, mick (Australia - temperate climate)

I live in the Sydney area on the coast and would love to grow garlic. I have never had much success and would like to know what variety is best suited to this area so that I can try again. Anybody growing in the region who can suggest the right variety? Thanks.

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02 May 14, Erik (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I have just bought a couple of whole garlic bulbs can I break into segments now or separate and wait till they start to shoot then plant. Thanks

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13 May 14, innyanga (Australia - temperate climate)

I think most experienced garlic growers will strongly advise you against using store-bought garlic. Garlic imported into Australia is treated with nasty chemicals, and should definitely be avoided. It's difficult to find Australian garlic, and even this will likely have been treated with pesticides. We've been growing garlic for a few years, and cannot imagine not growing it. Not only is it delicious, but it is organic, and always has been. We were fortunate to receive a few heads of prime organic garlic a few years ago, and, on the advice of the sender, planted them all. If you know someone in your area who grows garlic organically, do beg or buy a few heads from them. You'll never look back!

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27 Apr 14, Bonnie (Australia - temperate climate)

I cheated and bought garlic that was already growing in a little seedling tray. I have no idea of its age but I know its still young. I've never grown garlic before thus why I bought an already sprouting one. but when do I know to harvest it.

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09 May 14, diane slattery (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

The rule of thumb, from a long time garlic grower (and onions) , plant on 22 june, (short day of the year) harvest 22 dec (longest day of the year. Diane

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01 Apr 14, David Lines (Australia - temperate climate)

I plant 12 cloves of the russian variety every year, this give me enough garlic to do our family for a full year,

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27 Mar 14, Bongani Miya (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Where do I get seeds for garlic

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28 Mar 14, fleur (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

living seeds. look online. or at nurseries in section with bulbs

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