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TZ-OH6 · April 12, 2009

I think what I planted was softneck. The label simply said "Gourmet Garlic"...from Lowes. It was identical to supermarked garlic, and different from the 'seed' garlic I bought from a local nursery (but never planted) last year. The nursery garlic had a hard central stem in the middle of all the cloves.

I planted a month ago, and most nights have been below freezing, with days in the 40s-50s-60s. Sprouts are just coming up now, and there is another 6 weeks before last frost date.

It seems odd that everyplace here is selling 'seed' garlic in the spring rather than in the fall.

April 12, 2009	#7
TZ-OH6 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mid-Ohio Posts: 847	I think what I planted was softneck. The label simply said "Gourmet Garlic"...from Lowes. It was identical to supermarked garlic, and different from the 'seed' garlic I bought from a local nursery (but never planted) last year. The nursery garlic had a hard central stem in the middle of all the cloves. I planted a month ago, and most nights have been below freezing, with days in the 40s-50s-60s. Sprouts are just coming up now, and there is another 6 weeks before last frost date. It seems odd that everyplace here is selling 'seed' garlic in the spring rather than in the fall.