Mulching Garlic - 4 Reasons Why You Should

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[@lisa32469]

I planted mine/first time next to my strawberries and covered everything with leaves...happy to have seen about 2-3 inches of growth!!!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Lisa, just a warning, Garlic can stunt the growth of Strawberries if they are too close! Be aware! Let me know how it goes for you!

[@lisa32469]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms good to know...they aren't too close, just the spot I had free. I will be making a spot just for garlic if this works..I've never tried to grow it before! Any suggestions on what it does grow good with?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@lisa32469 Garlic gets along with most plants, but it should not be grown near asparagus, peas, beans, sage, parsley and strawberries, because it will stunt their growth.

[@lisa32469]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms good to know!! I'll definitely keep that in mind when I plan next year!! Thanks💜

[@Pubgfetiz]

Any advise what to do, it’s first time for me and scared I might lose all the indoor Garlics Jeff.

[@shanewest7731]

Wishing you and your loved ones a merry Christmas, thanks for the hard work you always put in. I would just like to say how much I appreciate your effort. I love your style and presentation you always keep it interesting. I've been breeding Peppers for a few years, aiming for 300 plants next year and about 40 different cultivars. Looking forward to sharing your journey in 2021. Take care, stay safe. Greetings from Germany.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much Shane! Appreciate the support very very much! That's a ton of Peppers!! Are you selling the produce or seeds? Hots or sweets?

[@shanewest7731]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I used to cultivate about 100 plants per season and it just wasn't enough. I have family and friends who regularly need my hot sauce, flakes and chili powder, so I'm doing more to see if it's enough. Being her in Germany We have a short season for Peppers so I can't top my plants to increase yield. I start indoors and transplant mid May, season can end as early as October. As to Hots or Sweets, well everything from different Bell Peppers all the way up to the Carolina Reaper. I mostly have Chinense and Annuum but also a few Baccatum, Pubescens and Frutescens. I also do other Veggies and about 30 tomato plants ( 8 Types ) which is how I stumbled across your channel and I'm glad I did. By the way if you've never tried a Mexican Honey Tomato I recommend you do, best tomato I've ever eaten by far. Thanks again !!! Take care...........

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@shanewest7731 Oh man, that is so awesome! Do you over winter the peppers or start with fresh seedlings every spring? Sounds like a killer operation!! Love it!

[@shanewest7731]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Trying to overwinter some super hots as they take ages to grow. But will be adding 300 new plants in spring. I also hope to find time for some cross pollinating. Last year I only managed 1 cross, we'll see how that turned out in a few months. Thanks for taking the time to answer, I realize you have many subscribers.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@shanewest7731 awesome dude, let us know how it turns out! What growing medium do you use for germination? You'd have to really get it down to a science with that many plants!

[@زينب-ت8ش3س]

Can I use old teabags as a mulch?

[@myrustygarden]

Here’s wishing you and your family and friends A Safe and Merry Christmas 🎄 from Langley BC 🇨🇦☮️🥕🎄🎄🎄🍸

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

You too Ali, take care!! Bit of a weird one this year, but make the most of it eh! :-)

[@GreenLove1]

Interesting video. Thanks! I used plenty of fall leaves to mulch my garlic, but annoyed at my garden chipminks who have been digging in the garlic beds to bury their acorns, oh well. Btw, how is your indoor garlic doing, Jeff? I have completed the stratification nprocess and am going to plant them this weekend!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I 100% hear you on that one! I've got a pair of rats constantly digging in the Garlic rows... Not eating them, but disturbing everything and exposing all the developing cloves.. Arghhhhh! Indoor stuff is doing awesome! I still fully plan on harvesting it 2-4 months before my outside stuff! I can't wait!

[@lorenzanob]

I live in south Florida. Planted soft neck for the first time. They are looking great so far. I’m wondering if I should apply a thick mulch? Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you so much for your videos! They’re always so helpful!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Brunilda, I would go 1-2 inch mulch layer for at least the moisture retention and weed control. Still very worth it!

[@lorenzanob]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thank you very much! 👍

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@lorenzanob cheers, best of luck!

[@sherriannzhang6335]

Does it work for the area zone 5.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Sure thing Sherri. Pick a local "Hardneck" variety of Garlic and you're good to go! :-)

[@sherriannzhang6335]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I am so happy to know, thanks for your efforts you have put in all your video. It’s so so useful to a rookie like me. Btw, can I transplant those indoor growth garlic young plants to a raised bed outside after the last frost?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@sherriannzhang6335 I appreciate that Sherri! Yes, if you don't disturb the roots too much, you can definitely transplant the Garlic back outside once the weather warms! :-)

[@sherriannzhang6335]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thank you so much 😊

[@graham961]

Your videos are a weekly date for me - interesting, practical and easy to understand - thanks!. I am trying shredded leaves to mulch my garlic this year. Last year they blew away after 3 days😢. This year I have covered the leaf layer with a single thin card layer (Leaves haven’t blown away...yet). Is this an OK approach please??

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha awesome, thanks Graham! Yeah, dried leaves are definitely hard to keep down, especially when every 2nd day is a wind storm this time of year! I've had success with really chopping up the leaves fine first, or, as you've done, put a heavier layer of another mulch on top. Should be ok.

[@murraymccann1417]

Nice Oilers touque eh?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Heh heh, one of my favs!

[@Bobcatina]

What about pine straw mulch?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I think pine straw would be fine. :-)

[@Chattyman2]

Would wood chips / landscaping bark be a bit too heavy for them?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Wood shavings can work... I'd say the bark nuggets and chips are probably not the best way to go.

[@larryydens3050]

This is my first time planting garlic. I bought a dozen hard neck and soft necks at the farmers market late in the year, and planted them ground (not raised), but I only had wood chips around at that time. They virtually stayed covered in snow during this winter. The weather has started warming up, and I have noticed little leaves poking up thru the wood chips. I removed the wood chips, picked weeds (almost none), added fertilizer (2/1/1) and watered. Then I covered them with partially composted straw. From the worm bin. They seem to be thriving, but it’s only been a couple of weeks. Any suggestions for the rest of the spring?

[@jada1230]

can I use coco coir?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

You definitely can. Coarser the better when using for a mulch!

[@SpiceyKy]

Makes sense to me!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha I'm glad! That's all we can ask! :)

[@jtcowboy5518]

Thanks for another helpful video, Jeff! I used to live in Seattle so I know how wet and gloomy that region can be. Question, can shredded paper be use as mulch? Got plenty of those.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on, thanks for watching! I steer clear of shredded paper now...it tends to clump and just smother things. I think its ok when mixed with coarser materials, but on its own it less than ideal IMO. :-)

[@jtcowboy5518]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thanks! Into the compost bin it goes then.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@jtcowboy5518 yeah, probably for the best, lol!

[@MichaelRei99]

I’m wondering if I put enough mulch on my garlic. I have around 4 or 5 inches of leaves I ran over with the lawn mower. It’s going to get down to 11 degrees F tonight and it’s only December.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Oh yeah, you're solid man. As long as you also planted the Garlic an inch below the soil line, you will be fine.

[@MichaelRei99]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms yup I followed your directions.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@MichaelRei99 You'll be harvesting epic Garlic next summer for sure!

[@MichaelRei99]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms can’t wait!!

[@lovealwaysjasmine]

My garlic was planted in a fabric container in October and has green shoots. Is that normal? Also, I mulched with shredded coconut husk. Should I cover them at night since temps are in the low 20s? I’m in zone 7

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Totally normal. Often they will sprout up with shoots before the winter frost. No big deal, but we're after roots more than shoots at this point. Garlic is super hardy, don't worry about those temps. If they are planted at least an inch deep and have 2 inches of compost, you're golden. Don't worry about the green shoots that came up, if they die off, no big deal really. Cheers!

[@lovealwaysjasmine]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms ok awesome thank you!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@lovealwaysjasmine no worries, I think you'll be looking forward to some epic Garlic harvesting this summer!

[@ijazh6790]

I planted lots of garlic in containers outdoor and didn't mulch them. It has been raining quite a bit and the soil has indeed eroded exposing the plant. I think I'll add a bit more soil and throw on some dead leaves.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Yup, that's exactly what happens. Mulching isn't just for freezing temperatures. Soil should never be exposed in the garden, regardless of season or climate. Best of luck!

[@Pubgfetiz]

As with mine, Unfortunately, I really don’t like how my indoor garlics are doing .. very lengthy long (falling all over the place) and drying to the top of the leaves, but thank God fortunately the outdoors look so much better..🙏🇨🇦

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Easy remedy. They are too warm and need more light. Your indoor Garlic is in full growing mode. It can't be treated like the dormant stuff outdoors. Its fully growing and needs supplemental light, good water, and maybe even nutrients, depending on what your soil is like. :-)

[@Pubgfetiz]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I think your correct.. indoor is very warm indeed #1 Early birthday gift (mom) bought me The large 5 shelves wire stand and a Noma LED shop light (😊) also I put a fan, (as you advise me) water as well it might surly need (I scared to over watering) THANKS so much for sharing your knowledge on plants with me, I’m truly grateful. 🙏 🇨🇦

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@Pubgfetiz Very awesome. Sounds like a very good setup in the making....can't wait to hear more about it!

[@johnervens6186]

Oilers really

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha ha, what can I say??!

[@MichaelRei99]

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[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

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[@MichaelRei99]

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[@MichaelRei99]

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[@OakKnobFarm]

The colder the climate, the deeper the mulch. It's single digits F and 2 feet of snow, and winter just started. Guess I should err on the heavy side :)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Good lord.....make sure to mulch YOURSELF at that rate! LOL. Have a great weekend Dave. ;)

[@OakKnobFarm]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Nah! got a nice long snow shoe on the schedule tomorrow. I'll keep warm :)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@OakKnobFarm Ha ha, awesome buddy!