Where To Plant Your Garlic - Garden Quickie Episode 169

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

If you're just starting out gardening in 2023, please check out my Amazon Affiliate links below to get the right tools for the job! It doesn't cost you a cent, but this channel receives a small incentive for any items purchase through Amazon. Happy Gardening! Seedling Trays! Amazon Canada: amzn.to/3xiKAgi Amazon USA: amzn.to/3DWD2DR Amazon UK: amzn.to/3RRlrCQ pH/Water/Light Meter Amazon Canada: amzn.to/3yafmrV Amazon USA: amzn.to/3OKRW30 Amazon UK: amzn.to/3nvEIM4 Composting Tumbler! Amazon Canada: amzn.to/39CgtYw Amazon USA: amzn.to/39Dha49 Amazon UK: amzn.to/3yLsKVf Handy 12-piece Garden Tool Set!: Amazon Canada: amzn.to/3jsNIyk Amazon USA: amzn.to/2YZhFwx Amazon UK: amzn.to/3qapNql Hand Pruners: Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2YSIFxP Amazon USA: amzn.to/3q3Oftq Amazon UK: amzn.to/2YR3Xf8 Watering Can: Amazon Canada: amzn.to/39U4nIc Amazon USA: amzn.to/2YR3p94 Amazon UK: amzn.to/3oX7hAa Spray Gun: Amazon Canada: amzn.to/3aBxijm Amazon USA: amzn.to/3aL7UHS Amazon UK: amzn.to/3ruol1Z Gardening Gloves: Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2Lt6ZDx Amazon USA: amzn.to/3tzJ32t Amazon UK: amzn.to/3jpf1cU

[@sandyhayden-bristow1382]

So I only need to be concerned about the sunlight requirements in the latter part of its cycle! Awesome to know as that gives me a better idea where to put it. May I suggest a Garden Quickie on crop rotation, is it necessary, when to or not to, why we have to....so we can consider this over the long winter months planning out our spring gear up?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Exactly sandy. Locations that are in complete shade in fall and winter and would seem terrible for garlic can actually be a great spot, provided the sun gets there by spring!

[@thatonegirl1837]

Last year was my first year of planting garlic. I harvested in July this year. It was an ok outcome. I'll put them in a different spot this year using your suggestions. Maybe it will be a FANTASTIC harvest next year! Thanks! ❤️

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Fingers crossed you get that perfect spot for next year!! :-)

[@kimber-leighdomiano901]

This is my 1st yr planting garlic in felted pots. Excited for the new adventure!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Kimber-Leigh, what zone are you growing in?

[@kimber-leighdomiano901]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms zone 5 in Ohio hope to start my garlic in later Cctober early November.

[@mamabearthrives7815]

Another awesome quicky! 😎I appreciate your helpful vids! Definitely going to go back to that garlic video, i’m almost positive I have it saved in my garden section! Thank you! Have a great day! 😘🌅🧄😍

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much mama bear! Hey what zine are you growing in again?

[@greatday7241]

Thanks for the information. The best to you and yours.

[@mamabearthrives7815]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I’m right at the central coast of California zone 9 but I’m not sure if it’s Aor B,

[@Jonni8]

I'm a 1st time gardener. I got a Greenstalk to plant my garlic in. I already received some garlic Baker's Creek and have it in the fridge. I'm in 10A, so I won't plant until Nov or Dec, I think. I'm still learning and trying to figure this out. Thanks for all your help!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Perfect climate for a greenstalk, let us know how it goes! :-)

[@jamesburwash5635]

Thank you! I have been growing garlic for two years. I did not rotate the beds, I was wondering if I should? Another a fun note, I got my first ever Garlic Corn, can hardly wait to,plant those. Cheers Vancouver island Canada

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey James, thanks for watching! I never rotate mine and haven't had any issues, but I don't think it would hurt to. Best of luck with this next round! :-)

[@martell203]

What is garlic corn?

[@jamesburwash5635]

Elephant Garlic has seeds or Corns, very cool they grow underground with the Gasrlic hope that helps@@martell203

[@Paul-xz3hw]

I planted my garlic and a squirrel dug them out, replace with chestnut 🤔

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ugghh....the worst! Sorry to hear that Paul.

[@stephaniegee227]

In the video, it looked as if the garlic in ground was planted more closely together than the garlic in bags. Is there a reason for that or was it simply a fluke? Meaning, can you plant in bags as densely as in ground?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Yup, its always the same spacing...4" (10cm) apart minimum, up to about 6" (15cm)

[@stephaniegee227]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thanks!

[@Joseph_Dredd]

Sheesh that time already!!! AGAIN!!! :)

[@dougs4given]

So I went to Costco the other day and bought a huge bag of organic already peeled garlic. Does it matter if I use it peeled or does it need to be unpeeled?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Unpeeled is better, but I've had peeled ones grow just fine

[@rosemaryus-ct6151]

i plant my garlic in dirt... lol. all kidding aside, i probably wont get anything out of them because i didnt know they had to be planted in the fall. i have seed garlic ordered for this fall.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha yes, dirt is good!! As for the fall, yes, that it when hardneck needs to be planted as it needs a winter chilling. Softneck varieties however can be planted in the spring in warmer climates.

[@rosemaryus-ct6151]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms oh ty for that; no one ever differentiated before. it was probably hardneck. i have both hard and softneck ordered. should i save the softneck for spring or will planting it in the fall give it a head start. i'm in nc zone 7b. all my food is planted in pots and will overwinter above ground.

[@Luna_Naturejoy]

so how do you know if your soil is good for garlic planting and maintaining good drainage?

[@rosemaryus-ct6151]

my two cents: if ur not sure about the drainage u can put in a raised bed. no matter how high or low it is, if it is above grade it's going to drain better. and if the dirt is the devil to dig in it's probably clay; u would need to amend it with something better like compost, sand, perlite, etc. well, those things never hurt either lol. if u fertilize regularly that always helps too. another giveaway is to put ur soil in a pot and water it down. come back when it's dry. water it. the longer it takes to drain the more clay is in ur dirt. i've seen water sit on top for a couple of hours; yeah that was clay lol... i cut the dirt by half with compost i made every year. eventually i had great dirt with great drainage.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Well with drainage, you can usually just look and see the soil during the wettest months. Soil that doesn't drain well will be wet and soggy and possibly have standing water. Soil that does drain well will not. Really, a visual test is all you need.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Exactly what rosemary said!

[@rosemaryus-ct6151]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms my heart swells with pride. or was that my head lol.

[@Luna_Naturejoy]

@@rosemaryus-ct6151@TheRipeTomatoFarms thank you for your answers. Always helps having a farmer community. Means a lot

[@cherylhowker1792]

I did mine in grow bags last year and they were ment to be elephant garlic and they the size of a baby turnip! Not enough water WTH 🤦‍♀️ This year I have 4 different types and I was thinking of putting them in raised beds- only palette collars not high beds What do you think? Beds or bags and water better?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

The beds will likely produce more uniform, larger bulbs as the buffering for extreme temps and moisture changes will be greater.....I just really like the versatility of grow bags.

[@cherylhowker1792]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms that’s fine I just need to know what’s best as if I get another harvest like this years I won’t bother again. Thanks

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@cherylhowker1792 if ever unsure, go with raised beds

[@cherylhowker1792]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thanks very much. I’m still learning Last year was all grow bags but now my house is mine till I die lol I have put in raised beds and some plastic green houses. They make a difference

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@cherylhowker1792 right on! Are you building the beds before next year or waiting until spring?

[@beckymartinez9926]

What watering can do you use?

[@martell203]

Is it ok to use leaves instead of straw?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Definitely....leaves are an awesome mulch!

[@martell203]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Bet! That’s what I’ll be doing again. Last year all of my garlic suddenly fell over in the middle of May. I thought using the leaves may have been why, but they had been fine. Now I’m sure it’s the stray cats my neighbor keeps feeding. Thanks for responding!!

[@marierivera2029]

Will this work for zone 3? Winnipeg to be exact.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Yes, definitely. Although for that climate you'll need to plant a bit deeper and cover with at least 6" of mulch. :-)

[@marierivera2029]

Thanks!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@marierivera2029 no problem!

[@mirabelingar1685]

Hello from sLOVEnia.

[@Shotty2daFACE]

My garlic is about 6wk behind it was a last minute decision to plant. I found some with 2" sprouts in my fridge 😅

[@adrianne7355]

Thanks!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much Adrianne! Too kind!!!!

[@adrianne7355]

I'm going to try garlic again....third time's the charm, right?!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

You got this Adrianne! Out where you are, its planting time real soon!

[@adrianne7355]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Garlic is ordered, and I'm being positive...fingers crossed!