Garlic

Garlic rust is caused by the fungus Puccinia allii. Early symptoms are small white to yellow spots or flecks on leaves that turn yellow to… Read More »What Does Garlic Rust Look Like?

Because garlic is actually a perennial, that gardeners choose to grow as an annual. Garlic can be grown as a perennial in a permaculture garden,… Read More »Will Garlic Come Up Year After Year?

Garlic does not need to be cured. It’s edible right out of the ground. What is this? But if you want it to stay fresh… Read More »Can You Eat Garlic Without Curing?

When planting your garlic, it’s worth noting that it companions well with the following plants: Tomatoes. Fruit trees. Potatoes. What should not be planted by… Read More »Can I Plant Garlic Next To Tomatoes?

This resulted in really heavy, sticky clay in that particular spot… and this is where the garlic rust crept in. Yup, it always comes back… Read More »Does Garlic Rust Stay In The Soil?

Garlic can be aged for up to 60 days but will be ready to use anywhere from 3 to 6 weeks. There are quite a… Read More »How Long Does It Take To Age Garlic?

What if I pull my garlic too early? Garlic that is harvested too early will be small, and the bulbs won’t be developed. The garlic… Read More »Can Garlic Be Harvested Too Early?

Fertilize garlic in the early spring by side dressing or broadcasting with blood meal, pelleted chicken manure or a synthetic source of nitrogen. Just before… Read More »What Is The Best Fertiliser For Garlic?

Keep the planting site well weeded. Garlic doesn’t do well with competition—it needs all available nutrients! Water every 3 to 5 days during bulbing (mid-May… Read More »Do You Water Garlic Every Day?

Harvesting too soon will result in smaller cloves that don’t store well. However, leaving the bulbs in the ground too long causes the cloves to… Read More »What Happens If You Pick Garlic Too Early?