First time garlic grower

gtnate · July 16, 2012

I planted my first garlic last October and started pulling it this past weekend. I have limited space, so I only planted 10 garlic between two containers. I'm pretty pleased with the results, and I must say that so far I think garlic is one of the easiest and most rewarding crops that I have grown. Of course, I will have to wait until tasting to make my final decision.

Father'sDaughter · July 16, 2012

Congratulations on your harvest! It looks great for having been grown in a container.

I started this whole gardening adventure with a raised bed full of garlic a few years ago. It was so easy to grow, that it made realize I maybe I didn't have a brown thumb after all (I managed to kill every houseplant I've ever had).

If you enjoy the variety you grew, don't forget to put a few of your biggest heads aside for replanting in the fall.

Farmette · July 17, 2012

I, too, think growing garlic is so easy and rewarding. I grow mine in raised beds...over 100 bulbs this year. My mother tried growing hers in a container and it didn't come up. Can I ask your secret for growing in a container?

plainolebill · July 20, 2012

gtnate, I agree 100% - it can become addictive, every year I grow more. This year we grew more than we can eat and we eat a lot of garlic so I'm going to have to learn how to make garlic powder.

July 16, 2012	#2
Father'sDaughter Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MA/NH Border Posts: 4,919	Congratulations on your harvest! It looks great for having been grown in a container. I started this whole gardening adventure with a raised bed full of garlic a few years ago. It was so easy to grow, that it made realize I maybe I didn't have a brown thumb after all (I managed to kill every houseplant I've ever had). If you enjoy the variety you grew, don't forget to put a few of your biggest heads aside for replanting in the fall.

July 17, 2012	#3
Farmette Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 985	I, too, think growing garlic is so easy and rewarding. I grow mine in raised beds...over 100 bulbs this year. My mother tried growing hers in a container and it didn't come up. Can I ask your secret for growing in a container?

July 20, 2012	#4
plainolebill Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Williamette Valley, Oregon Posts: 33	gtnate, I agree 100% - it can become addictive, every year I grow more. This year we grew more than we can eat and we eat a lot of garlic so I'm going to have to learn how to make garlic powder.