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pdxwindjammer · January 18, 2011

I had the terrible misfortune of losing my mom to cancer in November so I didn't get all my garlic planted.

Will my garlic that I purchased in October keep until next winter or should I put it in the ground now and just expect smaller heads?

I did plant some of my garlic and the leaves are 6-8" long. Can I cut the leaves to use as chives or do they need to continue to grow to feed the bulbs? I have done a bit of clipping from a leaf or two to throw into scrambled eggs but won't make it a habit if it will reduce my yield.

I live in Portland, OR.

Thank you!

January 18, 2011	#1
pdxwindjammer Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 625	A Couple of Garlic Questions I had the terrible misfortune of losing my mom to cancer in November so I didn't get all my garlic planted. Will my garlic that I purchased in October keep until next winter or should I put it in the ground now and just expect smaller heads? I did plant some of my garlic and the leaves are 6-8" long. Can I cut the leaves to use as chives or do they need to continue to grow to feed the bulbs? I have done a bit of clipping from a leaf or two to throw into scrambled eggs but won't make it a habit if it will reduce my yield. I live in Portland, OR. Thank you!