Grow Bigger Garlic! 10 Common Garlic Growing Mistakes To Avoid

Grow The Biggest Garlic Harvest Yet! Garlic can be a tricky crop in that it takes a LONG time to grow. While easy to plant and maintain, the mistakes compound because of the growing length. From planting to harvest can up upwards of 9 months or more!
Eliminate these 10 common Garlic planting and growing mistakes and I promise you'll have a better Garlic harvest than ever before. Nothing is worse than investing all that time and bed space to a crop that eventually disappoints. That all stops today!
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[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

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[@tony1685]

am in central texas, it does get cold here - am planning on starting my garlic bed today! thanks for your video! i do have a bit of cow manure in the bed. i hope it doesn't take away from the growth.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@tony1685 if it's dilute and mixed in, should be fine tony! Best of luck!

[@tony1685]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms TY!! will do =D

[@alihussain4349]

I've got mine growing in a plastic bottle on the window sill right now. It is sprouting shoots and roots. If I transplant that to soil in the next month, will I get a crop in the fall?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@alihussain4349 tough to say Ali? Is it a hardneck or softneck kind? If it's hardneck, did you give it a chilling period?

[@stevesmodelbuilds5473]

My uncle, a successful farmer, told me to always plant garlic under the first full moon of October -- like right now. He always planted it with western Moon exposure amongst the hay stubble.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Yup, that works too!

[@theophrastusbombastus1359]

Your uncle is/was an alchemist I'd presume. If you go by the celestial spheres and plant/harvest things on certain days, or time of lunar cycle, etc. will have a profound effect on your final result

[@anotheridiot40]

U cant do anything wrong with garlic. Gwyneth Paltrow told women to put it inside them to clean out their areas one lady had to have it surgically removed

[@Damonpeters1950]

@@anotheridiot40I assume garlic powder an option

[@redmapleleaf4617]

I live in the Great North. In Canada. Early on as a gardener, I did make the mistake of planting my garlic in the spring with the rest of the garden. It did nothing! I was so upset with it that I COMPLETELY abandoned it. No weeding. No tending to it at all. I even didn't work it under that year as I was so finished with it! Well, the following spring, guess what I had? The MOST BEAUTIFUL crop of garlic ever! It was in the ground for more than a year but still produced beautifully! I'm not fibbing. This actually happened.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I totally believe it!

[@sherryk30]

I believe u bc I did the same thing on my first try!

[@creeser9588]

Watched this video a year ago and followed your advice and had the best harvest I've ever had in the 5 years I've been growing it! Simple and straightforward.. back for a refresher before this years planting! :) Thank you!!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey that is beyond awesome to hear!!! Can't wait to hear the same next season! :-)

[@wedtokerhimrarib3123]

"Garlic is a loner & it just hates its neighbors".I thought that was really funny.Thanks for the valuable info.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

:-)

[@suzz1776]

I guess my plant spirit is garlic cuz I. A loner and hate neighbors also. Hehe

[@enigmasky1680]

Today I learned I am garlic.

[@mariaekman13]

😂

[@francineperreault9373]

@@enigmasky1680 😂🙌🏻

[@roisinoconnor358]

This video is comprehensive and probably one of the most informative I have watched. Aimed at all gardening experience levels with generous explanations and insight.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much Roisin! 🙂

[@roberttillotson6861]

Not sure if you will read this; yet, you should also add a couple key details: 1: once you cut scapes, it’s 2-4 weeks to harvest. 2: count down 6 green leaves as marker for readiness. 3: depending on total browsable leaves, you want 2/3 of them to brown before cutting out water. Once all brownable occur, remove in morning time. 4: immediately get in shaded areas with air circulation for 2-3 weeks for curing of bulbs. 5: Once cured cut 1” above bulb and 1/4” below bulb of roots. 6: carefully wipe remaining dirt and store in mesh bag in cool dark area. It’s also best to stop applying any liquid fertilizer (fish/kelp) by early May. Usually applying 3-4 applications starting in mid March when leaves are at least 3-4” tall and at 2-3 weeks apart best and stopping by early May. Hope this helps.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers!

[@r.c.3662]

Thanks for your post👍 When do you think it's best to plant garlic in the Middle East where winters are warmers than the states? October and november are still warm during the day. Thanks

[@vincentvega5686]

@@r.c.3662 You're asking an american a geography question? He probably can't even pick out the usa on a world map let alone the middle east. lol

[@vancedisbetter5139]

@@vincentvega5686 my goodness this is a video about garlic. Chill out edgy boi

[@RabidGummyBear]

@@vancedisbetter5139 lol I was thinking the same thing. Always have to be one somewhere I presume.

[@zone4garlicfarm]

I let one scape grow for every 40-50 plants. Watching the scape is the best indicator of when to harvest the bulbs. As the plant matures the scape will uncurl. When it points straight up the garlic is ready to harvest.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Nice! I'll give that a try!

[@williewonka6694]

Grew garlic for the first time and largely followed your advice. fabulous results. One tip, the scapes can be eaten. We made pesto sauce out of ours and it was outstanding! Thanks for a nice video refresher. I'll be planting next year's garlic tomorrow.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Totally agree.....the scapes are beyond delicious!! :-)

[@hisroyalblueness]

You should eat the scapes from the hard neck garlic. They have a lovely garlic flavour, but milder, and they’re absolutely delicious when chopped into salads and stir fry’s. The scapes are indeed a treasure, they’re the very best part of the plant 😊

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Not only should I....I DO. :kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYPOd6mcfbSeis0

[@v.sandberg6326]

Yeah they are great. At the local farmers market they sell them very cheap where I live, a plastic grocery bag full for a dollar or two usually.

[@rosemarie7830]

Exactly. There is very yummy Korean cuisine recipe for that.

[@keirkeir9859]

Picking the scapes forces the plant to put energy into the bulbs also!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@rosemarie7830 for sure, love the scapes!

[@GloriasHubby]

I always planted my Garlic by the 2nd week of August. By September they are popping up and throwing up fresh greens I may cut for soups. Speaking of Soups, I use the cut Scapes in a wonderful Potato/Garlic Soup. I boil the Scapes with Potatoes once cooked I throw em in the Blender. Reheat them with Salt n Pepper and a bit of Cream…. Just Yummy.

[@tammyohlsson7966]

I’m planting in my used straw bales, first time growing. Thank you for all your help! Blessings! Zone 9 soft neck

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on tammy! Make sure to update us on your success with it! Some of the softnecks can produce insane harvests.

[@savinabees9220]

A million trillion garden channels.. I picked yours because i like your info on the few videos ive seen and.. the inflection in your voice makes me smile. hahah ...And sometimes i need a chuckle with this gardening stuff! ( holy hell it can be a lot of work! ..but fun!!💜) Big gardener over here... 🙂 forever eager and started so long ago in the house. I'm going outta my mind waiting for some warm soil outside!!! Thank you for allowing me to focus on something already planted outside.. My beautiful garlic! Tips for next plant and my harvest of it in the next few months!!! Good job and Cheers! 🌻

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much Savina, happy to have you along for the ride!! :-)

[@suzannefronzaglio2427]

Thanks for the thorough guide to growing garlic. I'm glad I watched this video. You covered everything I needed to know, to have success in planting garlic. I'm planning on getting my garlic cloves in the ground this week too, so this video was perfect timing! I liked the simplistic step-by-step instructions you gave, without turning it into a 20+ minute video. Appreciate that greatly.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Suzanne! Let us know how the planting goes! :-)

[@victoralbert3390]

In Eastern Europe we have 2 types of garlic. Fall garlic and spring garlic. The first one is planted after the first frost and the other one in march.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Our garlic harvest was great last year, we’re trying to keep everything consistent for this year. Like you mentioned, a couple small mistakes can compound. Thanks for sharing!

[@rm709]

Thank you for being just an all around great channel and (to me at least) a pretty cool guy! Your tips are helping a newbie like me tremendously!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey thanks, appreciate that! Glad that you're learning and on this growing journey! :-)

[@zoombee2824]

Thank you for writing it in metric measurements. I hate to convert from inches whenever I watch a video. Appreciate it!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha me as well! Cheers, and thanks for watching!

[@pamelamorosko7527]

first time to plant garlic . I followed this video exactly and hoping for a good crop. I'm in ohio and just planted them today. thankyou for your videos they really help! 🤗

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

You got this Pamela.....thick layer of mulch and you're gonna be harvesting bucketloads next year! :-)

[@shorty8256]

thanks for the encouragement, I just planted my garlic today the biggest choices ones! All the best I did remember some of the tips from your video last year! 😀🙌

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on! You got this! Can't wait to see the results! :-)

[@taracriste1]

This is my first time growing garlic. I used a store bought bulb and planted in about November last year. They look like they are almost ready to harvest. I'm waiting til July. It's very exciting

[@BobSmith-vq3uo]

Thanks for sharing all this info. We're just about to plant this week for next summer's harvest. Haven't ever really done it before.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Bob, you guys got this! Look forward to hearing about your success next year!

[@johnadkins5918]

I live in the Uk and grew garlic for the first time this year, I wish I had come across this tutorial first. Not only did I plant them in the spring and wonder why they died off in the summer, there were also weeds around them most of the time and just to top it off it’s quite a clay soil and I didn’t put any sand or compost in the soil to make it more suitable for the garlic, oh, and I didn’t feed them, not once. Well I got what I deserved, it’s now autumn so I’m going to plant some more and pay more attention to what I learned from this video. Thank you for your advise, I pop back next year to reveal the outcome of your advice.

[@Darth_Chicken]

It takes practice to grow garlic but the results are worth the effort. I got none the first couple of tries but now I'm getting good crops but working on getting them better here in North Yorkshire UK.

[@kimitafaoimalo6994]

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[@davidthedeaf]

I have tried to plant up here in the NW bulbs in spring, and I can tell you all it does lead to the very tiny bulbs he shows at the start. Rocambole grows great in Vancouver, Washington when planted right now. That is why I am going to my local nursery to pick out a couple types at 2 dollars each and put into planters. I think next summer is going to be fantastic.

[@abejitasqueaks]

Oh man, when you tore out the dandelion.. my heart was screaming. So beautiful and lush. Where i live in the high mountains of mexico, our dandelion is very tiny and as a herbalist, i treasure this little guy so much ❤️❤️ thanks for the tips!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha yeah, here, every square inch will be filled with them if you don't take action.

[@maxinewebber881]

Thank you for your comprehensive advice.

[@AcornHillHomestead]

Im growing garlic in the north and getting slightly bigger harvests each year. Finally planted 80 cloves this year after starting with 25 cloves. I get 3-4 cloves per head. This year I finally got nice size cloves. Cant wait for next year. I made garlic scape salt this year. A tasty bonus!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

That's so awesome Janette! Garlic is tailor-made to grow in the north...love it!

[@suegendron2260]

Super informative and concise, not to mention timely! Thank you!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Sue, thanks for watching!

[@Bigfoottehchipmunk]

Thank you for this reminder! I am waiting a little longer to plant mine this year, because we had a mild fall last year, but I will have them in by November. I have garlic hanging up in the above window area in my laundry room, just waiting to be used or planted.

[@rhondabaker3143]

I love all of your videos. We had 60 small bulbs this season. This will help us with next years crop. TY!!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Rhonda, can't wait to hear about it at harvest time! :-)

[@brandywvstrong9673]

What’s better after a bad work day? Waking up the next morning watching The Ripe Tomato Farm’s videos!!! Taking a deep breath and get refocused. Fall clean up and garlic planting weekend. Remember everyone garlic is really good for your body. Easy peazy, lemon squeezy!!! 😊 🙏🏻💙🙏🏻

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Bev!! I hope you get all your Garlic planted AND have the best Thanksgiving! :-)

[@brandywvstrong9673]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms okie dokie Jim (Jeff)… 😝 sorry had to pick on ya

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@brandywvstrong9673 ha ha my phone auto corrected your name! Too funny! You're now a Bev! ;)

[@brandywvstrong9673]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms lol happens to me all the time!!!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

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[@JB-ew3wc]

You had me with the Sask tooke! lol. Great clip, thanks.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha yesssss!

[@laurafedora5385]

Nice video. I just planted mine, got a new raised bed this year so hoping for loads of garlic next year!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

That's awesome Laura, fingers crossed!

[@TinMan445]

This was great, I started growing my own food this year and was pretty bummed out on my garlic harvest. Going to plant next years this week!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on will, best of luck!

[@xSunshinex4206]

Gonna head out tomorrow and scoop away some soil... think I planted them too deeply. Thanks for the tips!

[@isobelmunoffilm5694]

Thank you. Great reminders as I get ready to plant my garlic this fall!!! Appreciate the straightforward, practical video!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Planting time soon.....right you are Isobel!

[@KorriWass]

You’re my absolute favorite!! I watch and share only your videos now. Thanks for sharing your passion and knowledge. 🥰

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much Kerri! It's super appreciated!!

[@johnanderson3405]

Man, I love your videos. Always great information and explained so everyone can understand what, why and how. Can’t get any better than that. 😊

[@soothsayersentinel7777]

I've had 2 so-so garlic years now, I think next year will be better thanks to you! WOOO!

[@lightwavz]

Thanks for another great video! I got my hardneck bulbs this week and I am planting this weekend. First time for garlic!

[@rickyrockrick]

Thanks for the very useful & fun video - newbies from down under first time growing garlic.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on rick, you got this! Let us know the outcome!

[@Madmun357]

THIS is a very well done video. I've never grown garlic. I've never grown anything. But I'm getting my beds ready for fall planting in my hot, dusty corner of Texas. Thanks for the advice!

[@debbiet5130]

Such good advice! Thanks!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Debbie, appreciate it!

[@Shijamig-92]

Very detailed and clearly explained video on growing garlic. It the best on garlic I've ever watched. I'm waiting for last yrs my first and see how they come out. I'll try your technique next time.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Benje, much appreciated. Best of luck with your garlic harvests this year! 🙂

[@elle_za5117]

Great. Did everything correctly except for the timing. Time to go dig them up and try again next year. Wonderful video.

[@jjc2323]

Thank you! I’m growing garlic this fall over winter!

[@helena_maria_._._]

Such great detailed info!!! Thanks so much.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks! Appreciate the support!

[@couannbenner7849]

well done vid, great attention to detail....excellent

[@pennjeff6128]

Loved your tutorial. I think your an absolute natural: - presenter - teacher - at inspiring PLEASE DON'T STOP THE VIDS Now a subscriber. Greetings from England UK

[@richardseth5487]

This is a video with a comprehensive and probably one of the most informative idea I have watched.

[@priayief]

Thanks for this informative and interesting video. I've grown garlic for many years in raised beds. My beds are 4 square feet and I usually devote an entire bed to garlic (about 64 plants). I had always removed scapes from the plants but (as is my habit each season), I decided to try an experiment regarding scape removal. I removed scapes from half the plants and left them on for the other half. At harvest time I weighed each half of the plants and compared the results. There was no significance difference. This somewhat surprised me, because the advice to remove scapes seemed to be based on a reasonable assumption. But, as I've learned with so many of my other experiments, there's often a big difference between a gardening theory and the results.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

For sure, it might also be timing. If not removed early enough, then removing the scapes later won't have any appreciable benefit. Also, we sometimes have to think in terms of fringe cases where the plants might not have everything they need to the fullest and one small thing makes a bigger difference. In those cases, the scapes can definitely be a drain on an already-stressed plant. It all adds up and its all connected.

[@priayief]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Many thanks for the reply. I think my timing of removing the scapes was okay - I removed them when they first appeared and much earlier than you show the scape removal in your video. I'm kinda confused with your explanation of "fringe" cases and how that can apply to removing scapes or not. As for me, if I can get equal results for no effort, I'll take the lazy route and do nothing. Cheers.

[@GreginND]

@@priayief I think the reference to fringe cases means in a year where the weather etc. is in the fringe, or the bulbs are planted in less fertile soil, and the garlic is struggling, cutting the scapes may make a bigger difference. If it was a great growing year, cutting them may have less of a noticeable difference.

[@priayief]

@@GreginND Interesting theory. Thanks.

[@larrytischler570]

There is a huge difference between the basic beliefs of organic gardening and actual results. We down in South Texas should get white skin garlic from Mexico in the supermarket, in May and keep it to plant in the fall. Day length adaptation is critical.

[@dkhargroves]

Great video. I'm having the hardest time growing garlic in central Alabama. This video will help.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

You can do it Damon....its all about timing. :-)

[@karenandriancontainergardening]

Wow! Thank you because I have been getting small bulbs for the past two years. I am going to do a lot better next year.

[@LifeandLoveinthePhilippines]

Good video and great information. I was not ware of the soft neck and hard neck differences. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@pamelachowrimootoo4531]

Thank you for all your tips and advice👍🌷

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Pamela, thanks for watching! :-)

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Great tips. It's the end of August 2022 & I'll be prepping beds soon for my next crop planting in early October (zone 4).

[@wazidali5351]

V Thank you for sharing. This information ….very clearly explained.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers!

[@elsef6798]

Thanks for another great video! And thanks for also including measurements in cm 🙏 I’m going to try garlic growing for the first time this year and will be planting in grow bags. I had planned to also put some bulbs in the strawberry bed. Some say they go great together and the garlic helps keep pests away. I don’t know if that’s true, but if garlic hate neighbours will that even work? I suppose both plants have shallow roots and will compete? I will also leave some bulbs to flower for the pollinator/insect population (but I don’t know yet how fond they will be of garlic flowers :)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

They are great companion plants Else....they just need their space, that's all. Best of luck!

[@vincenttisdale2688]

Dag man I’m giving a like because of the introduction

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

It was so windy, I could barely breathe!!

[@irispeillon6236]

Great Video🧄 You know how it is done. This all looks fantastic. Thank you.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much Iris, really appreciate that! 🙂

[@irispeillon6236]

You give them space and a good soil. I want to be a clove myself, so good look your buckets and pots and beds! :-))

[@saltlifegull4091]

Wow, awesome! Super video and thanks so much for sharing. I've failed at it so many times.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Leah, hope you get to try again! :-)

[@deborahcaldwell9775]

Thank you from Maine

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Deborah, appreciate the support! :-)

[@justeenwade9601]

Thanks for sharing

[@FaithPickles]

Thank u, this was very informative

[@gracerichter8669]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Grace, appreciate the support! :-)

[@prayingitup3297]

Thank you! I really appreciate these tips!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey no problem, thanks for watching! :-)

[@claymonsterpottery]

Thanks for making it simple. Realized my clay soil is one of my problems.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Yeah, clay an be a big one. Its a good base though. Try to build it up over time with more and more organic matter and you'll be groovin' any crop you want in no time!

[@pennyp4187]

Great information. I’m getting ready to plant garlic soon (7B zone). Super excited and thank you so much

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Penny, you got this! :-)

[@markbaker4587]

Your presentations are always good. You get right to the point with well organized information. Great graphics, excellent recordings, no rambling stories. Just good advice !!👍 Thanks

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much Mark, that means a lot. Appreciate it!

[@markbaker4587]

@The Ripe Tomato Farms I've been watching your videos for about 2&½ yrs. You're an old friend, Compa 🤠🇨🇱

[@professorb7054]

Your videos are awesome. You are single handidly garlic growing enciclopedia. Thank you.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha thanks for that! I've made enough mistakes with Garlic over the years that I finally just figured it out! LOL. :-)

[@briansjonesy77]

I should have watched this before I tried planting garlic. Thanks for the info!

[@CaptainMattsWorms]

Great Video! Garlic is my favorite root vegetable, the key to ALL root vegetables is worms. They fertilize & aerate the soil :) I raise 2 million worms mainly for education and teaching others how to raise worms, but also to produce fertilizer for myself and my neighbors gardens :)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much! And you're so right.....worms and the soil biology makes all the difference!

[@Toxicashellmonsanto]

Love your video, and love the recap you did in the end! Wow, I was wondering why my garlic sucked, lol. It's not too late to try this year! I'm going to plant tomorrow! :)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks, best of luck with the harvest this year!!!

[@gayle63mph]

This is fantastic! Thank you.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers gayle, thanks for watching.

[@gmax758]

Very good teacher! I enjoy the videos so much and learn what I need to know. Thank you!

[@teresecox4109]

Great video!!! Thank you!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Teresa! And thanks for watching!

[@sandrataylor8708]

I grow garlic for the scapes as well as for the garlic itself...scape- basil pesto is the best!!!♡♡♡

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Scapes are sooooooooo good! Almost better than the bulb harvest itself!

[@nobullziggster4070]

You got me straightened out on the garlic, thank you so much. // Cover crop Iam tried ryegrass, this is my first year in raised beds with a cover. I dont want to dig (disturb) the soil. It's my understanding just to cut the cover crop in early spring level with the soil/ leave the roots in lay the tops cut on or cover with something or soil and replant over the top ???

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on NOBULL! Cover crops rule. Yes, cut them in the spring...I like to cut them when the seed pods show up.....don't let them go to seed...but leaving them this long usually prevents them from re-sprouting....you know, like grass likes to do. I don't lay the cut leaves down as usually its too much for the bed. I will chop them up for a mulch for AFTER planting though. :-)

[@marschlosser4540]

Arizona, south central. We plant creole garlic, a hardneck that rarely gets scapes. Small bulbs can be planted whole for garlic scallions.

[@bobbobby715]

This is very helpful, thank you.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers bob, thanks for watching.

[@larakuno4299]

My Japanese Family Love garlic, thank you very much this very informative tutorial👍😁

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Lara! Garlic is the best!

[@Nulife23]

Great video! I planted hard neck type last fall in big black plastic tubs. I used a potting soil mix from local garden center. They hardly grew at all! So I probably need to add a lot of compost next time! This fall they have sprouted already in the tubs. Should I just let these grow again for another year? I thought I might just toss them, put in more compost and start with new bulbs. The existing bulbs are so tiny.

[@tammytamz3046]

Your garlic video was in my suggested! So glad to find you!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Tammy, thanks for checking it out! :-)

[@tammytamz3046]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thank you! I started purging your videos! I’m very interested in figuring out how much I can grow inside…I’ve been prepping 😅. Would also love to find info about affordable heat (indoor) lighting etc. ✌️💕

[@christinal5705]

Thanks for another excellent video, hoping for better results with my garlic next year! I think the clovers I used were too small, you live & learn I guess. Very useful tips!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Christina! Best of luck on this next planting! :-)

[@teresamarques4511]

Thank you for sharing very good

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Teresa, thanks for watching!

[@johnnyv5995]

So glad I found your channel! Will be planting my first garlic crop this week. You got a new subscriber from Montreal - love the hat #RoughRiders

[@debraflanders3931]

Planting this weekend

[@primrozie]

Thank you, great video!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey, appreciate that! Thanks for watching. :-)

[@kathyt1914]

Hi from New Zealand thank you for your fab tips I always have been told rule of thumb plant on the shortest day harvest on the longest day

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Kathyt! I've never heard that one, interesting!

[@shadytreez]

The scapes are the most amazing veggies! To me it is garlic flavored asparagus!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

So awesome, agreed!!

[@greenysgarden4581]

I plant way too much garlic so I let a few scapes flower, just so I can enjoy the blooms. I do cut most of them back though. I so enjoyed your video. I'm on my 14th season, starting with three heads of garlic given to me by my uncle, like you, I plant my biggest cloves. I give most of it away as I grow a ridiculous amount.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on! Better to have too much than not enough! :-) Take care

[@Antishyster2]

Great video! I do everything wrong and get HUGW harvests by adding fresh sheep shmanure after harvest. My bulbs are heavy with corms that are left in the ground. Sides are heaped back up to 18 inches. Mustards, arugula, assorted squash, and the Summer heat does what it does with whatever rain comes. (I'm in north Texas with 6000 sq feet dedicated) Spring comes, I do it all again.

[@donnagray9579]

I just got my best crop yet. And it just happened that all your advice is what we followed.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Yesssss...that's music to my ears Donna!

[@VallanaTrue]

Wow I planted mine correctly just based on instinct!! Got them in very loose soil and picked the biggest cloves. Your video is so helpful and I've watched a ton! Mine have sprouted already Hope thats not a bad thing.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Heather! Don't worry about early sprouting.....while we don't actively TRY to make them sprout before winter dormancy, it rarely hurts them or the crop. :-)

[@dalewagnerW1EW]

Excellent!!🧄

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Dale!!!

[@jonathanwayne8934]

Solid video, thanks! I've been growing hardneck for years and your tips were a great reminder to enrich the soil. One other tip is that you'd rather pull them a little too early than a little too late because the paper starts to get thin and they don't keep as long. Also, do you ever have rotting problems? I lost whole crops (300 bulbs) a couple years in a row and found out it could be Fuserium. I laid off for about five years and haven't had large scale loss since but do get some greenish blue rot sometime. I burn those and keep them out of my compost. Any ideas as to what that might be?

[@insomniasugarspite9056]

Hi! Horticulture student! Your still having a problem with disease probably! If you don't put rotation crops in between planting disease can come back. Due to the fact that they have been given time to redevelope and attack. You can plant something from a different family that doesn't require the same nutrients or simply plant a green manure cover crop they sell these on johnny seed! You can also put a plastic layer over the soil to "sterilize" the soil to start over in a way during the summer months.

[@asterixky]

@@insomniasugarspite9056 I had rotting on half of my garlic last year. I also blame it on the lack of plant rotation, which I am doing this year. I will see the result next year.

[@insomniasugarspite9056]

@@asterixky cool! It should help control the problem by allowing other microorganisms to appear or come back to life within the soil and battle the destructive microorganisms. If it's still bad after crop rotations try planting them somewhere completely different.

[@asterixky]

@@insomniasugarspite9056 Thanks. Yes, last week, I planted them into a totally different raised bed.

[@tinalucas2357]

Thanks we are going to try garlic this year

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Tina, best of luck!

[@sarahmacartney7999]

Thank you ,good information

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Sarah! :-)

[@Vlaloca777]

So glad I watched this. I planted garlic for 1st time last fall but the bulbs came out really small. I think the soil wasn’t loose enough. I have a lot more compost I can add this year so will try that. Also do they need a lot of sun? My once sunny garden beds are getting a bit shady cuz the giant tree in my yard keeps getting bigger! I didn’t get the chance to trim branches this year.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey V, yes, as an Allium, Garlic will take as much sun as you can give them! Best of luck. :-)