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15 May 18, Jodie (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Can garlic grow in pots

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16 May 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Garlic has fairly shallow roots, but it is important to make sure they have plenty of room to stretch out in the soil. Choose a pot that is at least 18 inches deep and 12 inches wide. Half barrels and wooden crates work well, but you certainly do not need to buy a container for your garlic. The large black plastic containers that trees come in are a great choice, as are contractor buckets. Whatever container you use, make sure that it has drainage holes in the bottom. Place the container in a spot that gets at least 6 hours of bright, direct sunlight each day. Research on the internet.

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11 May 18, Tom Court (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi i have just recieved some garlic seed from China what is the best time to plant the seeds. I live at Napperby up north from Adelaide, about 17 km east of Port Pirie. Cheers Tom Court.

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14 May 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Seeds or bulbs. Never grown garlic but I would grow it from the bulbs - a lot quicker I think. Go on the internet and read up about it. They had a good TV show on garlic last weekend on ABC Gardening Australia. Check their website - probably a video of it. A saying plant shortest day of year and harvest longest day of the year.

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27 Mar 19, Gerry (USA - Zone 7a climate)

Yes to garlic. I've been growing it on Long Island for 25 years and plant in late October-early november

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24 Apr 18, Daniel Barresi (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Has anyone used a weedecide such as roundup prior to garlic emerging?

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25 Apr 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

The roundup would have to come in contact with the leaves of the garlic to do it any damage.

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10 Jun 18, Sensible (Australia - temperate climate)

Who in their right mind would use poison in the vicinity of where they are growing food?

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07 Apr 18, danie van niekerk (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

What fertilizer can I use to grow garlic. I use very old manure and 323 fertilizer.

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20 Mar 18, tessa (Australia - temperate climate)

Silly question really. Can we eat russian garlic. A friend gave me some and am wondering if it is edible

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