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I don't know how to start garlic. We used some seeds from a bell pepper to compare them to the store bought seeds. I don't recall ever seeing garlic seeds anywhere though. I LOVE beets. I haven't seen those seeds either.
I'm having trouble with the NC temps too. My kids tried to do a small garden in the ground a few years ago and it didn't produce anything. Some carrots tried to pop their heads up but nothing grew from them. I think we have a mixture of the clayish dirt here too. I like having the containers since I can move them as necessary.
My kiddies love veggies over all other foods so they are excited to see sprouts already. My father and grandmother (his mom) could grow stuff from rocks. I did NOT inherit the "green thumb" at all. My kids have always been interested in it so it must be on their DNA. lol
I don't know how to start garlic. We used some seeds from a bell pepper to compare them to the store bought seeds. I don't recall ever seeing garlic seeds anywhere though.
Take a clove, bury it 3 inches below ground level in late Oct., water daily. That's pretty much it.
I bought cloves from Southern Exposure since I wanted a variety (bought the sampler pack). They also are a great source for gardening tips.
Wow. That's easy. Even *I* (without the green thumb) can manage that! Thanks for the link too!
Yes you can! I just get garlic from Whole Foods that is organic and plant the cloves. When the flowers called "scapes" appear, use them in your food. Just don't eat one raw. Ask me how I know.
Wow. That's easy. Even *I* (without the green thumb) can manage that! Thanks for the link too!
You're welcome! Note that if you do plan on ordering from SE that you have to place your order in the summer.
PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING GARLIC
Be sure to read the ordering and shipping information on page 78 before you
place your garlic order. please note that certified organic garlic is only avail-able while supplies last.garlicis shipped mid-September through october. check our website Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, Saving the Past for the Future in late July for additional limited quantity garlic, perennial onion, and shallot varieties.
You're funny. My kiddies will ask if they can try something and I will advise them that it's not a good idea but not stop them if they want to try (as long as it won't hurt them). My daughter learned that eating raw onion is NOT a good idea.
I don't know if I can wait until October now. I'm too excited to try now that I know it's so simple! ;-)
I don't know how to start garlic. We used some seeds from a bell pepper to compare them to the store bought seeds. I don't recall ever seeing garlic seeds anywhere though. I LOVE beets. I haven't seen those seeds either.
I'm having trouble with the NC temps too. My kids tried to do a small garden in the ground a few years ago and it didn't produce anything. Some carrots tried to pop their heads up but nothing grew from them. I think we have a mixture of the clayish dirt here too. I like having the containers since I can move them as necessary.
My kiddies love veggies over all other foods so they are excited to see sprouts already. My father and grandmother (his mom) could grow stuff from rocks. I did NOT inherit the "green thumb" at all. My kids have always been interested in it so it must be on their DNA. lol
Thanks again!
Find a nice horse farm, get some manure (or as my daddy used to call it , man-you-ray), and amend your soil. If it's clay root crops will have trouble. I think.
You're welcome! Note that if you do plan on ordering from SE that you have to place your order in the summer.
PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING GARLIC
Be sure to read the ordering and shipping information on page 78 before you
place your garlic order. please note that certified organic garlic is only avail-able while supplies last.garlicis shipped mid-September through october. check our website Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, Saving the Past for the Future in late July for additional limited quantity garlic, perennial onion, and shallot varieties.
Okay. Thanks for the tip. I downloaded the catalog and will go through it when the kids go to school this week. I use garlic for so much and can't believe how much veggies are in our area. I usually include salads in their daily lunches so it adds up. Thanks again!
Find a nice horse farm, get some manure (or as my daddy used to call it , man-you-ray), and amend your soil. If it's clay root crops will have trouble. I think.
We made new friends this past Fall and they have a horse farm. They invited us out to go riding but I've been sick so haven't had a chance to take her up on it. I will ask for some when we do make it out there. I hope that won't be too weird. lol
I can't make it down to the yard because of a knee injury so we're doing all containers this year. I have some hanging planters on the deck I planned to use for herbs. I think one of those would work well for garlic too. If not, I have some big pots on the deck too.
Thanks for the tips! I'm learning so much from experienced gardeners here!
My daughter learned that eating raw onion is NOT a good idea.
Why not? The Vidalia's will be here soon. You can eat them like an apple.
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I just get garlic from Whole Foods that is organic and plant the cloves. When the flowers called "scapes" appear, use them in your food. Just don't eat one raw. Ask me how I know.
