General information and discussion about cultivating onions, garlic, shallots and leeks.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: May 2012
Location: massachusetts
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Garlic was grown in marginal conditions, entirely my fault/laziness.
In these marginal conditions, it was very clear the bulbs that had scapes cut reached near full size, while the uncut ones did not. Time is not the difference, all were grown till 3-5 brown leaves. Fertile or ideal conditions may produce a different result. So if you know you are not being good to your garlic, cut them. |
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Southeastern PA
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I always cut the scapes off even though I don't use them. I feel that the plant should not waste energy making something that will not be used. To me it's like deadheading flowers on ornamentals.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: NE Ohio
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I always want to leave one and see what happens . . . but I always end up eating them all.
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Langley, BC
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There is a trade off. Cutting the scapes will allow for larger bulbs, leaving them on will produce smaller bulbs that will keep longer.
Alex
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Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MA/NH Border
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I thought so too, but apparently this isn't always the case. http://www.tomatoville.com/showthread.php?t=45823 |
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