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Bulldog · May 15, 2016

Well, I thought it was a good idea to plant my garlic 2-3 pieces to each 4x4 bed, like it was a valiant protector from bugs last fall. I estimate that it will be ready to harvest in June or July. It's doing great.

Problem is the dirt has settled in all of my 4x4 beds, and I need to add more. Like 4 inches more. But I have the garlic 2-3 in each bed.

Will it hurt the garlic to add more dirt(really compost peat worm castings minerals perlite vermiculite and whatever else I throw in) and cover the bottom of the garlic stalks?

Shoul I cut paper or plastic cups and put a collar around the stalks to keep the dirt away?

Yes, I am a fairly new gardener.

Thanks.

May 15, 2016	#1
Bulldog Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Georgia Posts: 126	Garlic and refilling raised beds Well, I thought it was a good idea to plant my garlic 2-3 pieces to each 4x4 bed, like it was a valiant protector from bugs last fall. I estimate that it will be ready to harvest in June or July. It's doing great. Problem is the dirt has settled in all of my 4x4 beds, and I need to add more. Like 4 inches more. But I have the garlic 2-3 in each bed. Will it hurt the garlic to add more dirt(really compost peat worm castings minerals perlite vermiculite and whatever else I throw in) and cover the bottom of the garlic stalks? Shoul I cut paper or plastic cups and put a collar around the stalks to keep the dirt away? Yes, I am a fairly new gardener. Thanks.