General information and discussion about cultivating onions, garlic, shallots and leeks.
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June 3, 2012 | #31 | |
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June 3, 2012 | #32 |
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I now have two large bags of scapes stashed in the fridge waiting to be turned into pesto. Within the next few days I should be able to harvest the remaining German White and Music scapes. The other two are just starting to send up scapes.
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June 4, 2012 | #33 |
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So, being a first time garlic grower, my question would be:
How long after you see scapes, can you harvest your garlic? Plus, I'm interested in harvesting elephant garlic, as that one is about to flower. Do I let it flower or remove the stalks? If I let it flower, will it produce seeds? Thanks all, rhis is a great thread, I've learned a lot already |
June 4, 2012 | #34 |
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Here in the PNW we don't get scapes until mid June and harvest is usually mid August. I don't harvest until at least the first four leaves from the bottom are brown. Since softnecks like Inchelium do not have scapes it is important to pay attention to the brown leaves. It does not hurt to pull one to see if they are ready.
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June 4, 2012 | #35 |
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Thank you, Alex. That's just what I needed!
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June 4, 2012 | #36 |
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I've been removing scapes for weeks.
I think I have 60 varieties, so the documentation (on which have had scapes) is poor. Last week, I rushed out to dig up Asiatics and Turbans. I was shocked to see that Blossom had not yet divided. I dug up medium rounds. The Asiatics were also not as large as last year; definitely smaller then what I had planted. Our winter was very mild and I've read that this can have adverse effects on the garlic. I am too new at this to know... But, I know that last year I harvested late and the Asiatics were larger - huge. I am now thinking that attention to leaf browning and then GENTLE soil removal (just enough to check on bulb size) without root disturbance is the best way to determine when to harvest. Since I am still developing my stock for my garden, I am not horribly sad that the blossom had not finished, but I hope to learn from this mistake! |
June 8, 2012 | #37 |
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my garlic is scaping but im not sure if i should cut them now or i think i read somewhere they have to loop twice.. also not sure if i should remove the mulch now its been a typically very wet spring
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June 8, 2012 | #38 |
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Not all will loop twice just the rocomboles. I remove mine after about a week. The earlier you remove them the larger the bulb, the later you remove them the bulb will be smaller but keep longer. Remove the mulch if it is too wet and if it is thick, over an inch, otherwise if the stalks are nice and straight I wouldn't bother with removing the mulch.
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June 9, 2012 | #39 |
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yu velki that means im ready to have some scape pesto tonight over some rice .. my stalks arw nice straight and thick i just cant wait for a few weeks when i can roast some garlic
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June 17, 2012 | #40 |
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I never looked before and would notice them the end of June, but have been curious about when they start from reading this thread. Mine just starting putting up scapes. I looked Thursday and no scapes. I look again on Saturday and all the hardnecks have 6 inches of scape and stem. They sure grow quick!
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June 19, 2012 | #41 |
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So yesterday I harvested the Asiactic and Artichokes and they were definitely ready- some a bit too much. I looked in my spotty records and normally harvest hardnecks before the end of June, so I don't think things are too different here this year.
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June 19, 2012 | #42 |
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I've been harvesting for a few weeks now. All the Asiatics and Turbans are out. I pulled a few Rocamboles yesterday. I have been using the leaves as a guide, but the scorching weather/little rain combo has hastened the leave browning. Overall, some nice sized bulbs, but a lot are undersized. Estonian Red, which were 3"+ monsters last year, are only around 2".
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June 19, 2012 | #43 | |
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Since the varieties are all new-to-me and this is the first time growing them here, I'm happy with the size of the heads I pulled and it's always even more fun harvesting new varieties of underground growers. kath |
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June 19, 2012 | #44 | |
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I'm glad it's been a good experience. I enjoy it for the same reason - one day you have a dying stalk of a plant and the next you have this beautiful head.
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June 19, 2012 | #45 |
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i really like growing garlic and want to expand my varieties this fall.. can anyone reccomend a reputable garlic dealer with good selection.. i ordered from fedco last yr and they were excessively expensive i think for 2 lbs it ended up costimg me $56.00 with shipping and i didnt even get what i ordered
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