After three years of minimal success with hardnecks here in zone 10, I finally did enough research to find out about the refrigeration technique. This is the only garlic video on CZcams (and I've watched loads of them) that mentions this. Thank you for your thoroughness.
@@paulettelamontagne7153they have season to plant if you plant garlic 🧄 in The month of September to November it will be grow but here in The Philippines we used Bamboo technique to plant garlic 🧄 😊 December to February 😊
I've been unsuccessful in garlic growing in Hawaii. Your advice for growing garlic is the best I've seen so far. Thank you so much. Can't wait to try it.
I have a bunch (no pun intended) from the Safeway supermarket that looked healthy and large and had decent roots. All got planted along with a bit of older cloves from two years ago which I also planted. Hope I'll get decent harvests as all are in pots and planters. Big experiment. I did similar with both commercial Music Garlic and supermarket garlic two years ago with so-so success. Here in the Mohave Desert Zone 8B is pretty so-so for vegetable gardening in my 2 years here. All was planted in Oct. and yes, we sure did get cold weather this past Winter! Never had that soak tip before and should try it this coming Fall! Thanks.
I just planted my garlic yesterday. I have never soaked mine before. I would have tried doing that if I had seen your video prior to me planting. I love growing garlic and I always recommend it to everyone I talk to about gardening. Love your videos! Always so informative and since I live in Arizona also it helps me with my gardening here.
@@GrowingInTheGarden update: I harvested today because they were almost completely dry on top in the garden. I am trying to figure out where to store them, I assume my garage in Phx area is too hot..?
I planted my garlic (hard neck) at the beginning of October of last year, here in Mesa, Arizona. I harvested it in June. I planted it at the beginning of August this year. I used the same garlic, but directly replanted some without refrigerating them first….and planted some that were refrigerated first…..both are coming up just fine.
@@GrowingInTheGarden……I will definitely observe that, and get back with you when they are harvested. This is what I LOVE about CZcams….sharing information like this. We all learn so much from each other!
This is very helpful-thank you! I had some organic garlic that started sprouting in the fridge and I decided to throw it in a cup with some water to see if it would root, and it’s like 4 inches tall with roots now! Lol, I wasn’t expecting that! Needless to say, I need to plant it-now-and fortunately, this is a great time to do it over here in FL (zone 10). I really appreciate the info on feeding and curing…didn’t even realize it needed to be cured until now.😬 Fortunately it won’t be hard to do here. Thanks again and may you have a prolific cool season garden!
Omg I’m glad I found you!!!!!!! You’re officially my “Go To” for all things gardening! I’m trying to find out the plants that are acidic and plant that way, can u do a video on that? Also, I grew from seed for the first time this season and it didn’t work too well….I germinated all seeds in composted manure only….they all germinated, but majority of them did not become mature and literally stayed about 3 inches tall….What’s the best soil to use when growing from seed?! You’re the best thanks!!!!!
Seed starting mix is best for starting seeds, or if you start in the beds raised bed mix works well. growinginthegarden.com/best-soil-for-raised-bed-vegetable-gardening/
Welcome! Here are a couple of articles to get you started: growinginthegarden.com/gardening-for-beginners-how-to-start-a-garden-in-8-simple-steps/ and one for citrus: growinginthegarden.com/10-biggest-citrus-growing-mistakes/
This is my third year of planting garlic in Phoenix az area and This time I planted about 5 inches deep and follow your tips how ever I missed som fertilizing times but I just dug up two of my garlic's as the signs are there to prepare for harvest. I think it my be time to stop watering. I will water in the morning one more time and the stop watering It is April 17 2023. Does any one have any thoughts? The two I pulled are good sized much larger than my last 2 crops. I am so excited. That you Angela for guiding me in growing and for guiding me to Forever Yong Farms to buy my garlic for planting.
Wonderful video. I know I watched it last year but was too late for anything. That's when I learned you plant in the fall. I also watched it again later on and ordered the garlic and got it on time. It's in the fridge waiting for October. This time around I took notes, but I may watch it again for the fun of it, in case I missed anything. Love, Maria.
You can also plant garlic in the spring after the danger of frost has passed. But if you have a very short growing season, the bulbs may not have time to fully mature. If you miss the fall planting window, you can start them indoors in early spring and transplant them outdoors after the frost danger is passed. It is best to harden them off before transplanting.
@@GrowingInTheGarden only problem is, it's still 100 degrees f out there. I'm in Florence, pinal county. I think I need to wait a little longer. Don't want them to grow too much now right?
Awesome video, thank you for sharing this information. I have a few questions about freezing the roasted garlic, it sounded like you leave the garlic paper on them when you freeze them. Is this what you do and how do they do after they thaw or do you remove the paper while still frozen? Thanks again Martin
It should be listed in the description if you are purchasing it. When you take the cloves apart hardneck will have a hard central stem in the middle of the cloves as well.
Great video. Pulled one of mine to check if they’re ready today and it didn’t form any cloves. Looks like a big green onion. What do you think went wrong?
Angela, I am growing 4 types of softneck from the growers in Amado. We have had a very mild and dry winter here in Tucson. Some of my garlic is leaning and has three or more dried leaves on bottom. I am wondering if it is ready to harvest? First time growing garlic. It has been a great experience and your videos are so helpful. Thanks in advance.
I’m really confused? I live Sierra Vista Az. I went to the store and found some for planting. But after watching your video I now see it’s too late. As it’s almost spring. I am guessing I shouldn’t plant it? I sure hope to hear back from you . Thank you so much! I just moved here to Az so I’m not sure about a lot of growing here .
I'm in Montreal, Canada and I planted my garlic in the month of November and cover them with leaves and hay; then, around this time (March) I remove the leaves and hay. I'm a novice so can someone tell me if I'm doing this right ??? Last year I lost my whole garlic crop. That was my second year trying to grow garlic. Thanks.
I've been growing garlic (hard neck) for 8 yrs, watched many CZcams videos but your video in the best of the bunch. I planted my garlic in the 3rd week of Oct (Zone 4/5) and watched them sprout. We've been using harvested garlic since August and recently had several cloves that appear to be rotted or eaten by a pest. This is the fourth year of planting in the same location - lots of sun, regular watering, and fertilizer. Any ideas why this is happening? I'm guessing that I should have planted the new cloves in a different location. Can I carefully dig up the sprouts (5"-6" high) and transplant them to a different location? The ground is not frozen yet. Can I grow something in that spot or just let it be for ? years? Thanks.
I'm not sure. I would probably let them be for now - or you could move some and see how they do. I'd hate for you to lose all of them if you moved them. In the future, definitely rotate where you plant each year. Try to go 2 seasons or more before planting in the same spot again.
9+ months is a long time for hard neck garlic to remain in the ground, especially if you are continuously watering them. You should withhold water a few weeks before harvesting. As soon as they are ready for harvesting, get them out of the ground and hung for curing. Moving the sprouts should be OK, but disturb the roots as little as possible.
I was reading the accompanying post on your website about growing garlic and listed as softneck varieties are Maiskij, Shilla, Ajo Rojo, and Burgundy. I went to the Forever Young Farms website and they have these varieties listed as hardnecks but some say warm weather adapted or widely adapted. Would you still put these varieties in the refrigerator for at least 6 weeks? Also, if buying softnecks, will they benefit from putting in the refrigerator for only 2-4 weeks?
I need to take a look at those, I may have gotten them mixed up. To answer your question, I try and put my softneck and hardneck in the fridge at least a few weeks before planting. I've had larger bulbs when they have been in the fridge.
I just peel the garlic cloves from store bought garlic bulbs 🧄 then soak then in shallow tray so halfway covered in water in 5 days or so they sprout roots on the bottom of the clove and then I plant them no refrigeration required !
@@GrowingInTheGarden I have planted a couple times in SE TX in the fall as well without much success. Was just concerned about the garlic putting on shoots too soon. I guess if I vernalize the garlic it won't matter because it will have gotten its cold spell. Cheers
After three years of minimal success with hardnecks here in zone 10, I finally did enough research to find out about the refrigeration technique. This is the only garlic video on CZcams (and I've watched loads of them) that mentions this. Thank you for your thoroughness.
I live in zone 8b and some people here that are farmers said that only can plant elephant garlic
It will definitely make a difference if you want to grow hardneck garlic
@@teffyvargas5916 I'm going to try it I think I'm in the same zone I'm in Pensacola Florida. And I just have no luck with it. Or onions
@@paulettelamontagne7153they have season to plant if you plant garlic 🧄 in The month of September to November it will be grow but here in The Philippines we used Bamboo technique to plant garlic 🧄 😊 December to February 😊
Thank you so much for concise and comprehensive content-you are awesome!
Best garlic video I’ve ever watched
Thanks for watching!
I've been unsuccessful in garlic growing in Hawaii. Your advice for growing garlic is the best I've seen so far. Thank you so much. Can't wait to try it.
I have a bunch (no pun intended) from the Safeway supermarket that looked healthy and large and had decent roots. All got planted along with a bit of older cloves from two years ago which I also planted. Hope I'll get decent harvests as all are in pots and planters. Big experiment. I did similar with both commercial Music Garlic and supermarket garlic two years ago with so-so success. Here in the Mohave Desert Zone 8B is pretty so-so for vegetable gardening in my 2 years here. All was planted in Oct. and yes, we sure did get cold weather this past Winter! Never had that soak tip before and should try it this coming Fall! Thanks.
Tha k you. You provide the most suscint advice. Now I know why my attempts failed.
I’m in Goodyear AZ Excellent video. Thanks
Thank you for these tips
Thanks for watching!
That roasted garlic recipe looks amazing!
I just planted my garlic yesterday. I have never soaked mine before. I would have tried doing that if I had seen your video prior to me planting. I love growing garlic and I always recommend it to everyone I talk to about gardening. Love your videos! Always so informative and since I live in Arizona also it helps me with my gardening here.
Just got an email today that my garlic shipped! So excited. Last year I was too late and couldn’t get any before it sold out. Thanks for the tips!
Yes! Happy planting!
@@GrowingInTheGarden update: I harvested today because they were almost completely dry on top in the garden. I am trying to figure out where to store them, I assume my garage in Phx area is too hot..?
I haven’t had much success, but I suspect it wasn’t getting enough sun. Thanks for the tips Angela!
It likes well draining soil and good sun.
I planted my garlic (hard neck) at the beginning of October of last year, here in Mesa, Arizona. I harvested it in June. I planted it at the beginning of August this year. I used the same garlic, but directly replanted some without refrigerating them first….and planted some that were refrigerated first…..both are coming up just fine.
The refrigeration typically helps them to bulb up better. Let me know if you notice a difference at harvest time.
@@GrowingInTheGarden……I will definitely observe that, and get back with you when they are harvested. This is what I LOVE about CZcams….sharing information like this. We all learn so much from each other!
Thank you 🙏🏾 will be adding to my garden in September. Much love from Queen Creek🙂
Hello from Mesa! Good luck to you!
Great video thank you!!!!
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Great video. Very comprehensive and answered a lot of my questions. 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Great information. Thank you
Thanks for the helpful hints. My brother and I have a significant area or property to use.
Thank you for the information.
Any time!
absolutely phenomenal video. I think every possible question and angle was addressed. thank you!
This is very helpful-thank you! I had some organic garlic that started sprouting in the fridge and I decided to throw it in a cup with some water to see if it would root, and it’s like 4 inches tall with roots now! Lol, I wasn’t expecting that! Needless to say, I need to plant it-now-and fortunately, this is a great time to do it over here in FL (zone 10). I really appreciate the info on feeding and curing…didn’t even realize it needed to be cured until now.😬 Fortunately it won’t be hard to do here. Thanks again and may you have a prolific cool season garden!
I am inspired to plant garlic after watching your video! You are an expert! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Going to find a spot. Thanks!
Happy planting!
Great information! Thanks❤
Excellent video thanks. Subscribed
Thanks Angela, i will order mine now! 😃
Love this video from start to finish!
Thanks!
Omg I’m glad I found you!!!!!!! You’re officially my “Go To” for all things gardening! I’m trying to find out the plants that are acidic and plant that way, can u do a video on that? Also, I grew from seed for the first time this season and it didn’t work too well….I germinated all seeds in composted manure only….they all germinated, but majority of them did not become mature and literally stayed about 3 inches tall….What’s the best soil to use when growing from seed?! You’re the best thanks!!!!!
Seed starting mix is best for starting seeds, or if you start in the beds raised bed mix works well. growinginthegarden.com/best-soil-for-raised-bed-vegetable-gardening/
New to the channel. I live in buckeye. I need some general help on where to start with my garden and dying citrus trees. Glad to be here!
Welcome! Here are a couple of articles to get you started: growinginthegarden.com/gardening-for-beginners-how-to-start-a-garden-in-8-simple-steps/ and one for citrus: growinginthegarden.com/10-biggest-citrus-growing-mistakes/
@@GrowingInTheGarden thanks so much! Lookin forward to getting aug/sept off to a good start
I enjoyed watching this video
Very useful. Thanks for sharing🙏🏾
Glad it was helpful!
This is my third year of planting garlic in Phoenix az area and This time I planted about 5 inches deep and follow your tips how ever I missed som fertilizing times but I just dug up two of my garlic's as the signs are there to prepare for harvest. I think it my be time to stop watering. I will water in the morning one more time and the stop watering It is April 17 2023. Does any one have any thoughts? The two I pulled are good sized much larger than my last 2 crops. I am so excited. That you Angela for guiding me in growing and for guiding me to Forever Yong Farms to buy my garlic for planting.
Great informative video. Thanks 😊
Wonderful video. I know I watched it last year but was too late for anything. That's when I learned you plant in the fall. I also watched it again later on and ordered the garlic and got it on time. It's in the fridge waiting for October. This time around I took notes, but I may watch it again for the fun of it, in case I missed anything. Love, Maria.
Good luck!
You can also plant garlic in the spring after the danger of frost has passed. But if you have a very short growing season, the bulbs may not have time to fully mature. If you miss the fall planting window, you can start them indoors in early spring and transplant them outdoors after the frost danger is passed. It is best to harden them off before transplanting.
@@GrowingInTheGarden only problem is, it's still 100 degrees f out there. I'm in Florence, pinal county. I think I need to wait a little longer. Don't want them to grow too much now right?
Good companion plants
Yes they are!
I love your show and your explanation is very helpful.Thank you
I'm so glad!
Deeply explainatory, thank you.
Thanks for sharing such an informative video
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome video, thank you for sharing this information. I have a few questions about freezing the roasted garlic, it sounded like you leave the garlic paper on them when you freeze them. Is this what you do and how do they do after they thaw or do you remove the paper while still frozen? Thanks again Martin
Thank you for the information
This has been extremely helpful thank you so much !
Thanks for the heads up about Forever Yong.
Sure!
Good informative video. Thank you.
This is the best video about garlic, thank you so much. One question how to know if garlic soft or hard neck?
It should be listed in the description if you are purchasing it. When you take the cloves apart hardneck will have a hard central stem in the middle of the cloves as well.
Forever Yong Farm is now sold out for 2021. Any other local AZ farms you would recommend to get started? (New to gardening, live in Gilbert)
I've heard that the Queen Creek Olive Mill will have some for sale this fall. Keene Garlic still has some in stock I believe keeneorganics.com/
Fantastic video 👍
Great video. Pulled one of mine to check if they’re ready today and it didn’t form any cloves. Looks like a big green onion. What do you think went wrong?
I'd leave it in longer and see if it will form cloves as long as it seems to be still growing well.
When do plant garlic here in Phx
October
Angela, I am growing 4 types of softneck from the growers in Amado. We have had a very mild and dry winter here in Tucson. Some of my garlic is leaning and has three or more dried leaves on bottom. I am wondering if it is ready to harvest? First time growing garlic. It has been a great experience and your videos are so helpful. Thanks in advance.
You can always harvest one and see. I typically harvest mine in May.
Ok love nice .
I’m really confused? I live Sierra Vista Az. I went to the store and found some for planting. But after watching your video I now see it’s too late. As it’s almost spring. I am guessing I shouldn’t plant it? I sure hope to hear back from you . Thank you so much! I just moved here to Az so I’m not sure about a lot of growing here .
I would wait until fall if you want bulbs. If you want green ,young garlic and leaves you could plant it now.
Thank you so much for your reply ! I will take your advice!
If you interplant them with other crops does the fact that you can't stop watering affect the garlic?
Good point, but usually ends up working out ok.
Thank you for all the great information. Question-how much fertilizer are we to add to the water. 1 tablespoon
per gal?
Yes 1 tablespoon per gallon, more info here: growinginthegarden.com/how-to-grow-garlic-10-tips-for-growing-garlic/
@@GrowingInTheGarden Thank you so much!
I'm in Montreal, Canada and I planted my garlic in the month of November and cover them with leaves and hay; then, around this time (March) I remove the leaves and hay. I'm a novice so can someone tell me if I'm doing this right ???
Last year I lost my whole garlic crop. That was my second year trying to grow garlic.
Thanks.
Wondering how did you make your uniformed holes to plant your garlic in?
I use a dibber like this: collabs.shop/eiet4f
I've been growing garlic (hard neck) for 8 yrs, watched many CZcams videos but your video in the best of the bunch. I planted my garlic in the 3rd week of Oct (Zone 4/5) and watched them sprout. We've been using harvested garlic since August and recently had several cloves that appear to be rotted or eaten by a pest. This is the fourth year of planting in the same location - lots of sun, regular watering, and fertilizer. Any ideas why this is happening? I'm guessing that I should have planted the new cloves in a different location. Can I carefully dig up the sprouts (5"-6" high) and transplant them to a different location? The ground is not frozen yet. Can I grow something in that spot or just let it be for ? years? Thanks.
I'm not sure. I would probably let them be for now - or you could move some and see how they do. I'd hate for you to lose all of them if you moved them. In the future, definitely rotate where you plant each year. Try to go 2 seasons or more before planting in the same spot again.
9+ months is a long time for hard neck garlic to remain in the ground, especially if you are continuously watering them. You should withhold water a few weeks before harvesting. As soon as they are ready for harvesting, get them out of the ground and hung for curing.
Moving the sprouts should be OK, but disturb the roots as little as possible.
I live 75mi east of Dallas TX...is it too late for me to plant softneck garlic? Can I plant it in Feb-march and be successful?
Check with a local planting guide growinginthegarden.com/when-to-plant-your-garden-how-to-find-a-planting-calendar-for-your-area/
What type of garlic should I grow in zone 8?
Either type.
@@GrowingInTheGarden Hey, I like those options 😃
Hi
I was reading the accompanying post on your website about growing garlic and listed as softneck varieties are Maiskij, Shilla, Ajo Rojo, and Burgundy. I went to the Forever Young Farms website and they have these varieties listed as hardnecks but some say warm weather adapted or widely adapted. Would you still put these varieties in the refrigerator for at least 6 weeks? Also, if buying softnecks, will they benefit from putting in the refrigerator for only 2-4 weeks?
I need to take a look at those, I may have gotten them mixed up. To answer your question, I try and put my softneck and hardneck in the fridge at least a few weeks before planting. I've had larger bulbs when they have been in the fridge.
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I never planted garlic before how far down on skate do I cut in live in Florida and will be planting soft I
Cut it down to the base of the garlic - or as far down as you can
Yeah I’m stored mine but my moms humidifier made them sprout, I mean I was about to plant them right now so can I?
Sure.
@@GrowingInTheGarden thank you
Im in Mesa. I planted garlic in the first week of December. Will I get some bulbs? I planted the soft neck variety.
Hopefully yes. That still gives them quite a bit of time.
@@GrowingInTheGarden thanks for the reply! Im not sure because they sprouted right off the bat and just kept growing. Its been a warm winter this year
how do you save the garlic for next year's planting
I put it in a paper sack and put it in the fridge or a cool closet.
I just peel the garlic cloves from store bought garlic bulbs 🧄 then soak then in shallow tray so halfway covered in water in 5 days or so they sprout roots on the bottom of the clove and then I plant them no refrigeration required !
If it's working for you keep it up, thats great.
When does your garlic start to grow where you are?
I usually plant in October.
@@GrowingInTheGarden I have planted a couple times in SE TX in the fall as well without much success. Was just concerned about the garlic putting on shoots too soon. I guess if I vernalize the garlic it won't matter because it will have gotten its cold spell. Cheers
What varieties grow best in St George Utah?
You could try both and see which type grows best for you.
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Thanks for watching!
are you Zone 10? i live between zone 10 and 11 in Oz. 🙂
Zone 9b
I am terrible at growing garlic
Way my garlic has some diseases
Alliums are susceptible to a number of diseases. It is best to change planting locations every year - or every two years.
great video.thanks Newsub