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Old September 9, 2011   #13
endresult0710
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Originally Posted by afrance30 View Post
I decided to try planting garlic this fall and bought Silver Rose garlic to plant in garlic grow bags from Gardener's Supply, and recently read on-line that Silverskin varieties like Silver Rose should not be planted until spring. Is this true? I'm in zone 6a and I don't want to panic, but I was sure I had researched enough to have an idea of what to do. Now I feel lost and helpless.

What to do...?
I planted Silver Rose last October and it did great. I'm in zone 5b. I did mulch it with a lot of hay after it sproated some green tops. I harvested all my garlic this past July and boy was I surprised how great it turned out. Extremely rewarding and flavorful! Good Luck.
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