How to Plant Garlic in Containers

[@erinsmith2373]

Yes, I grow in 6b and you need to get them in before it freezes but I don't believe growing in a container would work in the north unless it is somehow protected because the cloves should still not freeze solid. Which you run that risk due to the container not being protected by surrounding soil or some sort of insulation.

[@NextLevelGardening]

Good point. Pinning this comment! Thanks!

[@matthewkurt2246]

Is it possible that the garlic you refrigerated before planting had already been refrigerated before you purchased them? Could that be why they grew smaller?

[@erinsmith2373]

No I'm talking about fresh

[@carolann1906]

I have hard garlic planted in 2, 20 gallon fabric pots. They are in my garage. I let one frost hit and then brought them in. They are mulched with 2 inches of pine bedding, stuff used for hamster, rabbit cages. They are protected from wind and extreme cold in the unheated garage. Watered occasionally. My pepper plants, same thing, along with my container blueberry plants😉 I am in chilly Michigan.

[@gregbluefinstudios4658]

@@carolann1906 What does the temp get down to in MI? Do you have extended freezes in the garage? I am in Massachusetts, and the freezes in the garage would still be bad for bulbs

[@nicoledevita3245]

Growing garlic is a ton of fun. Planting it in the north is always exciting trying to get your timing right!! I'm in zone 5 my garlic has been in the ground for about a month already give or take a week. If you miss your window in the fall you can plant in the spring, just get the cloves in the ground just as soon as you can work the soil, don't worry if you get a frost after you have planted and your crop will most likely be a bit later then one planted in the fall. I have tried planting in containers with mixed results. The bulbs closer to the edges of the container seem to freeze completely and die. Oddly, I don't have that problem in my raised beds, go figure. Here in the north we can only plant hardneck varieties and yes you are correct we get wonderful scapes from them. I was unaware that softneck garlic didn't get scapes. I have a fantastic recipe for garlic mashed potato soup that I use the scapes for. You can use them in any recipe that calls for garlic, just use a bit more as the taste is not as strong as garlic cloves. Hope this helps some gardening here in the north!! Happy planting.

[@marestar64]

I am a cilantro lover. Love the smell as much as the taste. To me it smells citrusy and I can’t get enough of it. It goes wonderfully on just about everything from salads, sandwiches, soups, wraps…I could go on and on!

[@NextLevelGardening]

Love it!

[@dirtydan2007]

It's funny how people have different profiles for cilantro. It tastes like a stinkbug to me 🤣

[@faithsisk6239]

Bad taste for cilantro is genetic don't sweat it.

[@Nan54424]

What do you fertilize Cilantro with? BTW I love Cilantro 😊

[@faithsisk6239]

@@Nan54424 I just use good general fertilizer..

[@fionaharvey2720]

I have just planted my garlic and I did the same last year it was my first year growing garlic, it grew so well I was so pleased! I’m in N Ireland ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@NextLevelGardening]

Oh good to hear Fiona!

[@katherinebelk8398]

Cilantro is an amazing herb! Love it!

[@samueljenks9983]

new to your channel, Thank you from New Zealand!

[@NextLevelGardening]

Welcome!

[@naomisims7230]

So happy & appreciate that you talk about the type soil & fertilizer needed. So many others fail to do this. You're my fav gardener! And I love EVERYTHING you planted in that container, & gonna do it too.

[@camicri4263]

Love cilantro in Asian and Mexican cuisine! It was an acquired taste for me since I didn't grow up with it but I do like cilantro. I used the seeds before the greens though.

[@christinej2358]

I’m with Emily, I think cilantro taste like soap. I wish I didn’t and I’ve tried to tell myself it’s all in my head and it’s delicious, but that doesn’t work. If I use a recipe that calls for cilantro, I use parsley instead. I can handle parsley. Thank you for sharing your gardening knowledge with us.

[@ffs6158]

Same here. Try Thai basil too, it's got a really interesting flavor.

[@christinej2358]

@@ffs6158 thank you! I’m wanting to try different basils. I’ve only had had sweet Basil and Italian Basil. I’ll look for Thai Basil.

[@donnainmt]

I totally agree regarding cilantro!!!

[@janicescott-reederking6536]

It's genetic but culantro doesn't cause that reaction and they tell me tastes like cilantro on steroids. I tried it. It doesn't taste like soap but I really don't like it.

[@BeInspired2021-p3p]

@@christinej2358 cinnamon basil and chill basil are delicious!

[@cherylidler2386]

Hi Brian!.. have been away for a long time, but back into gardening again now. The cilantro thing is, as far as Im concerned.. something you must learn to like,, or.. accuire a taste for ! .. once you do, you quite enjoy it! .. that has been my personal experience anyway, as. A child in northern Canada, we never even knew of cilantro! Our mothers didn’t cook the foods that its called for, so until we first ventured down to Mexico as adults 👵🏻 we had never tasted or heard of the plant, but, now we love it in our salsas and I cook often with it as I now enjoy the flavour a lot thanks for this garlic video .. you are the best! Im gardening in containers only,..in northern Alberta.. on my 4th floor deck , but .. I must be able to grow something in order for my soul to be”nourished” 😝 BEST..CHERYL🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@NextLevelGardening]

Welcome back!

[@ejuran2661]

I’m a cilantro person. Thank you for the great information. I am getting ready to plant my very first garlic. I’m in SC, so I hope all goes well.

[@melanieallen8980]

Im putting my sprouting garlic in the fridge now, because its still summer in Australia.I love love cilantro..Best herb on our planet!!!

[@vanessaadams9145]

Yes, zone 3B/4A here northern Ontario Canada. Garlic went in around Halloween! We've had a warmer fall this year than usual but around the end of October is the norm 😊

[@sunnyshealthcoaching]

You just showed me how to do a drip system in 60sec! THANK YOU!

[@crystalstout9416]

I live in Michigan, I planted my garlic last fall and hopefully I didn’t plant too early, they were about 8 inches by the time it snowed! Wish me luck it’s my 1st time doing garlic

[@hmmm..2733]

How did your garlic do, Crystal?

[@jenniferadams1307]

Cilantro is the best!! We can't get enough of it.

[@gatose7en]

Definitely love cilantro. Then I let it go to flower and harvest it's delicious spice seeds coriander.

[@NextLevelGardening]

Awesome!

[@marycook9607]

I love Cilantro with tomatoes, onions and peppers.😮

[@RedNicole22]

I used to hate it, but absolutely love cilantro now after making myself eat it.

[@omegahunter9]

I love cilantro. I can't get enough of it, I make green salsa using it as a base.

[@laurieanne9712]

Yes! Both my husband & I are "soap" cilantro-ers"! Always just put parsley instead in recipes.

[@seanmillen6740]

I’m in Ontario, Canada, and making my first attempt at garlic growing. Went with the hard neck varieties. Fingers crossed 🤞🏻 And cilantro taste like soap, without a doubt!

[@NextLevelGardening]

Good luck!

[@lindaobrien2659]

Yep, cilantro, does taste like soap.

[@yerneedsry]

@@lindaobrien2659 Why would you taste soap to know?

[@lindaobrien2659]

@@yerneedsry Look up Cilantro soap gene.

[@horselover1124]

I hate cilantro, too.

[@Sonia-hw3yx]

I'm learning so much more from your videos compared to other's I've watched.

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[@NextLevelGardening]

I had one. Got lost in the mood🤣

[@arladeleon3806]

I loooove cilantro. I love even the smell of it when I harvest it, or even just snap off a leaf or two. It's great on pizza.

[@NextLevelGardening]

Same!!!

[@eileenc5159]

I love love love cilantro.

[@tinagilmore6373]

I love cilantro and garlic as well!

[@chellieh.4300]

I’m in zone 6b and just planted my garlic yesterday (11/15) before the overnight temps got cold. They are in a raised garden bed. Not as late as I’ve done, which isn’t ideal, but have never “not” had garlic come up if I plant in the fall. We get to negative temps. We get little moisture at times and relative humidity sucks. Garlic is hearty.

[@melissaschloneger9902]

I love both! So different in flavors and use in dishes. I am glad my daughters love pesto and also love to cook. I think I will do this type of container this year. I grow tomatoes in large pots with basil underneath, so this will make for some fun harvesting and cooking! I really need to get myself comfortable with how to do the drip systems.

[@joanies6778]

Love, love, love the scent and taste of cilantro! I used a lot to can my abundant crop of San Marzano tomatoes and tomatillos into salsas. I had tried to grow cilantro earlier to coincide with my crops being ready, but not one seed germinated. I'll try again next year. I may try a late planting of garlic in my makeshift greenhouse over a raised bed. I have potted plants in there still thriving in spite of multiple hard freezes outside it... so, I can try some garlic in the raised bed and some in a big pot and see what happens.

[@NextLevelGardening]

Let me know how it goes

[@joanies6778]

@@NextLevelGardening Will do! I'm in Zone 5a and cover everything inside with layers of row cover and a blanket on top. I ran an extension cord inside for one of my lights I use for seedlings just to add a degree of warmth. So far so good, all my plants are still growing.

[@debbiep7419]

Cilantro lover here! I'm getting ready to move to 7b and look forward to being able to grow it longer than I can here in 10. I saw someone else planting garlic in a container and I think that's a great idea. I love the cover crop idea! BTW, the only garlic that grew for me last year were the cloves I got from the grocery store. Of the 40 large cloves I bought from Urban Farmer, not a single one came up.

[@NextLevelGardening]

Isn't that funny... good luck on your move!

[@marcusskidmore7290]

planted them upside down.

[@mutantryeff]

In Sacramento County, I would plant my garlic around Halloween with an expected harvest date from Memorial Day to late June. We do get some mild freezes, but nothing to worry about. I use a 7x13 raised bed (2' high). My biggest problem has always been controlling weeds over that long period - I can be lazy. I grew both hard and soft neck varieties.

[@NextLevelGardening]

Great! I think most of us are lazy when it comes to weeds

[@MauiS58]

I love cilantro. I use it in many dishes !

[@carmellayates2503]

I love the flavor of Italian parsley and I can't handle the flavor of cilantro or the odor.

[@missourigirl4101]

I’m in Missouri. The garlic usually has to go in ground in October due to freeze date about mid October. The need to get a few roots going before it freezes. Then We dig up in June.

[@sylviacisneros6933]

I just made a small garden bed for garlic. I'm trying hard neck and soft neck. I love cilantro so I'm glad to see I can plant it on top of my garlic bed!!!!!

[@donjohnson7189]

What I have found is a good idea is that after planting the bulbs, I completely cover the top with ice and allow it to thaw and BOOM up pop the sprouts. 😉

[@christiensgarden3325]

I plant my garlic and zone 7A in November in garden beds and containers

[@kathyh.8563]

Absolutely love cilatro!

[@CandiceSuter]

Awesome ! Time to plant my garlic here in 9b. Thanks for showing me the amendments. And I am a cilantro lover. I make an amazing watermelon salad with cilantro, little green onions and champagne wine vinegar. It’s amazing!

[@NextLevelGardening]

Ohh. Sounds good

[@katherinebelk8398]

As much as I loved the lesson on the garlic..... the watering tube was an added bonus which I Benifited more from. Very VERY Helpful!

[@patriciasutton4618]

We live in Zone 7 No. Nev. ours are in raised totes, planted our garlic 2 weeks ago, covered with 4 inches of hay/straw & then card board. That way they won't freeze, if it is needed we can also, surround the totes with freeze cloth for added protection. I also planted hard neck and soft, whatever your local nursery sells, should be what is good to plant in your area. We use the small skinned ones, in honey, left to sit 2 wks, then can use for sore throats & colds, excellent for your immune system, eat 1 a day with some of the honey. Thank you Brian, for always being there for us, very educational. Always a pleasure listening to you, such a great attitude and your smiling face is uplifting!

[@NextLevelGardening]

Thats a good idea! I may have to try the honey trick 😉

[@scrabblehounds]

I’m in the zone 6B. I planted garlic for the first time right at the end of September. I planted them in my vegepod. They began to grow and the shoots are about 6 inches tall. I then placed chopped up straw mulch around them right before the first frost. I also covered them over with a protective screen so the birds wouldn’t get to them. The screen is not waterproof though. I’m curious to see if they will make it through our winter and I will be able to harvest garlic next year.

[@RiceaRoni354]

My daughter loved cilantro . Post Covid she says it tastes like soap.

[@NextLevelGardening]

You mean after she had covid the taste changed??

[@jhenniceamorrow5936]

Same. Cannot tolerate the taste anymore.

[@carolinablonde88]

My friend who had covid said that it changed the taste of a lot of things for her. Some herbs taste like dirt. My whole family had covid and thankfully we had no lasting effects

[@yerneedsry]

Minnesota garlic planting is a month before first frost, plant about October here.

[@marioncoleman5939]

Love cilantro! Parsley not so much. Thanks so much for such a great video!

[@desertfox3860]

Finally, something I can respond to. I try to get my garlic in the ground when the weather is freezing at night but the ground can still be worked. I plant the cloves two index finger second knuckle deep, tell them to have a nice winter, and walk away. Next Spring here they are! Green, strong, and waiting for the end of June to be harvested. I live in north central WA State. I plant both hard and soft neck varieties.

[@shelleymacdonald8035]

l love cilantro! The recommendation to plant it with garlic is a wonderful idea! thanks

[@carykern6079]

Love Cilantro!

[@nancyspruiell347]

So, I'm in 6b and planted in the fall. Someone stole my 2 pots of garlic in January. Go figure! I had extra planting garlic so I'm going to try again. I've had bulbs in freezer for 2 weeks to simulate winter freeze and will put in pot this weekend (2nd weekend of April) and pray it works! I had to come back for reminder on how I did it (it's my 1st year planting garlic).

[@zinnialady5153]

I love cilantro.

[@Pudelmum]

My husband LOVES Cilantro. I think it tastes like soap. I do love Coriander however!

[@Chainyanker007]

It’s often easier to put the barbs on the tubing before sticking the barb into the hose. Thanks for the informative video.

[@dawnbrown2125]

Thank you for sharing, Have a great weekend.

[@denisecovelle938]

I planted hard neck and soft neck garlic in containers too. I live in 7B and last year was my first year, they were perfect! Yes I love love love cilantro😍

[@fancythat5136]

I’ve been growing German Hard Neck Garlic for several years (zone 7) in our tractor supply galvanized tanks. Just have to remember to cut off the scapes to help the bulbs grow large. Great video!

[@rosebayer114]

Like parsley and yes I also think Cilantro tastes like soap. Grateful to have discovered your videos about a month ago. Thank you for all the information! 🙂

[@dunlapacres7508]

Perfect timing🤩

[@NextLevelGardening]

Great!

[@susanlizottealbert3825]

Living sight on the Canada border so I learned to plant Halloween before the snow comes. That works for me but didn’t get started this year.

[@salysok2378]

I can’t wait to grow garlic next year

[@MJ-fb2zq]

Ontario Canada here I planted garlic last month for the first time. Can't wait to harvest next July. I love cilantro. 💕

[@NextLevelGardening]

Awesome!

[@virginiavredeveld7956]

Love Cilantro

[@firstnamelastname9869]

Love cilantro.

[@Gkrissy]

I just mulched my garlic today with leaves. I planted turnips with it and beets in my other container (zone 7). I love cilantro I am also growing some in a container.

[@RedNicole22]

How did your container garlic harvest turn out? I’m in 7a planting garlic this year, wanted to plant in containers as well.

[@mobysmom]

Love, love, love cilantro!!! My grown daughter however cannot get past the smell which to her smells like stink bugs! 🤣🤣🤣

[@rowenakotelniski2603]

Gardening in Zone 3b people started planting hardneck garlic a month ago. I planted some in one of my raised beds 2 weeks ago and about 100 bulbils scattered around my front garden last week. The bulbils were from some scapes that I didn’t get cut off this year. I planted some last year as well. They supposedly can take up to 3 years before you get decent size garlic cloves but I decided to give it a try. As for cilantro, my son and I both like it but my daughter hates it. I did find that when I made a Thai dish that used the root and some stem rather than the leaves she liked it and said it didn’t have the soap taste.

[@karenrivers3123]

good companion planting

[@tinaalva5476]

Thank you, your videos are so helpful. I love how you give details for new gardeners like which way to plant the bulb. I was going to look up how to add a drip line and you taught me that as well. I am grateful for all of your videos.

[@lynettecassel2103]

Love cilantro 👍🏻

[@eftihiakraniotakis341]

I don't use cilantro but I love parsley.

[@InvisibleCitizen]

We love cilantro!

[@NextLevelGardening]

Me too!

[@AnamayraBSharp]

I just ordered both Neptunes Harvest products you mentioned on this video. I haven't planted my garlic yet so I am glad I watch your video. Look forward to try this tip. Thank you!!

[@NextLevelGardening]

Thank You!

[@shaliniprasad4535]

Thank you so much for your advice… will plant mine tomorrow … we love cilantro

[@bernadettecraftygal2090]

I love cilantro

[@sheiba09]

I’m 5 b in PEI 🇨🇦 planted organic hard neck garlic , second kick at the can as it were. I followed exact directions that came with them . They are in a high built garden box . 🤞

[@bernadettecraftygal2090]

I am in 5b Colorado I am testing planting in spring for a fall harvest. 🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@jamiehopkins630]

My whole family loves cilantro. I can't seem to grow it fast enough lol..

[@empresskimberly4410]

NH Gardener here👋🏼. You’re right, as long as you can work the soil you can plant bulbs. BTW-I’m extremely jealous you are still able to wear shorts.

[@NextLevelGardening]

Well it was 80s the past few days and I want cooler weather. Grass is always greener. Until the snow...then I want green grass😉

[@robincostello2190]

luv cilantro!

[@johnjude2685]

Hay Brian I'm zone 6 Columbus Ohio and I've done it as you say late before freezing and first thawed in spring and both seemed normal. Thanks for the teaching Sir

[@nurse4christ1]

Love cilantro

[@TheMixingBowlHomestead]

I put cilantro on everything. It grows wild in my native country but a different type called culantro.

[@ffs6158]

I just planted a bunch of garlic from Gilroy I bought at the store, already sprouted! Just planted cilantro yesterday.

[@NextLevelGardening]

Nice!

[@konbccan5093]

I don't really like the taste of cilantro but I have cilantro as regular herb in refrigerator. I have them because it is nutritions It is good with fish sauce, lime juice and chili to make Thai Salad. If cilantro is not added in the Salad, Salad will be missing unique flavor. Just eat cilantro alone will be much different from adding cilantro and mixed with the food. Thank you Brian for sharing how to grow garlic . I will plant garlic this year for next year

[@rosannedooley6659]

Love, cilantro

[@hamidahadam548]

❤️ cilantro - never have successfully in growing garlic 😟

[@camicri4263]

I haven't planted garlic yet because I am looking for a new place. I don't know how late can you planted. Maybe I plant some containers soon this way I can take them with me. I would not buy seed garlic because it's expensive and I didn't have much success with it , it's probably my fault in part but will buy from the store. Garlic always sprout when I store it. Thanks Brian!

[@deliaramirez6044]

I’m a celantro person. I grow it all the time. I do need to put my garlic in the ground 😋

[@russwilkerson2741]

Lmao. Cilantro. I’ve always said it taste like soap and hate it and my wife loves it. I’d rather have parsley. Glad to hear I’m not the only one.

[@pamsmith7369]

It tastes like soap! The first time we had it in Tucson, we thought the salsa was spoiled! It’s definitely an acquired taste! I actually like it now in moderation but it still tastes like soap!

[@jackieburnett6881]

Not a cilantro lover but love parsley! Enjoyed this video

[@patriciasutton4618]

We love Cilantro!!! Parsley ok, for salads & cooking, But tons of Cilantro on our Mexican food!

[@NextLevelGardening]

Yes!

[@sherrellrichmond4307]

Cilantro tastes like soap to me. Blech! I planted garlic with great success last winter. The cloves were small, but I think I picked them too early.

[@darleneanderson3294]

Hi - love your channel. I'm in Pennsylvania and I plant garlic on Columbus day and harvest on the fourth of July

[@NextLevelGardening]

Thank you!

[@Travel2EuropeUS]

i love pasley

[@brittawrolson5936]

I LOVE both parsley and cilantro. My taste buds do not pick up the soapy flavour that some do thank goodness!

[@lorellesams6283]

Oh, almost forgot😮 I love cilantro!

[@gr8scot165]

Love cilantro, I have no luck growing it.

[@NextLevelGardening]

Don't give up :)

[@marchamel3039]

Love me some cilantro. Maybe aisle more than garlic.

[@angelaraum1545]

We love cilantro. We put it in so many dishes! Esp homemade Salsa. Guess no salsa from Mexican restaurants for Emily.

[@NextLevelGardening]

She can eat it in salsa, but nothing else lol