Have you ever planted garlic? I have found that the best time to plant garlic in our area is late October to December. Once in the ground, it requires little maintenance. Mulching is definitely recommended to minimize weed growth and watering, and I have yet to deal with pests invading my garlic patch. In my humble opinion, the hardest part of growing garlic was/is figuring out when to harvest it, as the bulbs are submerged a few inches underground.
I had some extra cloves last year and decided to plant them
in my front yard planter...
Garlic curing on a tree branch.
I have found some great resources if you are interested in planting garlic. So, to learn about planting garlic, check out these resources.
Growing Garlic From Planting To Harvest (video):
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=youtube+growing+garlic&&view=detail&mid=B8BCAB18154B89A635F4B8BCAB18154B89A635F4&&FORM=VDRVRV
Planting Garlic in the Fall for BIGGEST Bulbs Step-by-Step Guide (video):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqklUeAkxes
When To Harvest Garlic, Curing And Storing Garlic (video):
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=youtube+growing+garlic&&view=detail&mid=532E54F3B0135C5AFB00532E54F3B0135C5AFB00&rvsmid=B8BCAB18154B89A635F4B8BCAB18154B89A635F4&FORM=VDQVAP
First Time Garlic Growers Guide: (posting)
http://greyduckgarlic.com/first-time-garlic-growers-guide.html#whatgarlic
A word of caution: Do not plant garlic that is sold in grocery stores unless it is ORGANIC. Garlic that is not clearly labeled ORGANIC is treated so that it does not sprout. Visit your local farmers market and ask the vendor if the garlic that is being sold is organic. If you are really enthusiastic (like me) and want to try growing different types, you can order from online sources.
When To Harvest Garlic, Curing And Storing Garlic (video):
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=youtube+growing+garlic&&view=detail&mid=532E54F3B0135C5AFB00532E54F3B0135C5AFB00&rvsmid=B8BCAB18154B89A635F4B8BCAB18154B89A635F4&FORM=VDQVAP
First Time Garlic Growers Guide: (posting)
http://greyduckgarlic.com/first-time-garlic-growers-guide.html#whatgarlic
A word of caution: Do not plant garlic that is sold in grocery stores unless it is ORGANIC. Garlic that is not clearly labeled ORGANIC is treated so that it does not sprout. Visit your local farmers market and ask the vendor if the garlic that is being sold is organic. If you are really enthusiastic (like me) and want to try growing different types, you can order from online sources.
