General information and discussion about cultivating onions, garlic, shallots and leeks.
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April 26, 2015 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
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If this Garlic stalk...
is an idea of how big the bulb will be, I'll be happy!!
It is by far the biggest, thickest that I have grown! Easily wider than my finger! I have about 4 or the ten I planted this size and the other are fat as well! Greg |
April 26, 2015 | #2 |
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What variety is it?
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April 26, 2015 | #3 |
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Georgian Fire! I've only grown a few different vaieties, but this one is by far my favorite! Hot and strong!
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April 26, 2015 | #4 |
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Thanks! I hope it does make a huge bulb. My garlic is struggling this year. I think the winter took it's toll. The only variety thriving is German White which is from my own seed stock.
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April 26, 2015 | #5 |
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I hope it does too. Only 5-8 cloves to a bulb, all large and easy to peel. I've never smelled anything stronger than this one. My fav.
It was a semi-mild winter and a really wet spring which helped. Fed it fish emulsion a couple times. That's it. I'm going to post when it's ready. Not even close yet. No scape yet. Greg |
April 26, 2015 | #6 |
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Very nice! Those stalks are huge!
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April 27, 2015 | #7 |
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Boy will I be disappointed if it's puny!!
Greg |
April 27, 2015 | #8 |
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Is that a variety of elephant garlic? The stems really remind me of the way E. garlic grows.
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April 27, 2015 | #9 |
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No it is not Elephant.
http://www.groworganic.com/georgian-...-grown-lb.html This isn't where I got it but it shows a good pic and description. Greg |
April 28, 2015 | #10 |
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If that one produces the largest bulb, then it's off limits for eating and only for re-planting, right?
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April 28, 2015 | #11 |
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Heck no!!!
It will meet it's demise in something special! I've got ten of them so a few, 3-4, will meet the sauce, prob 2 will get replanted, and the rest will be added to a really good dish! I really like this garlic. The flavor and smell is intense!! Greg |
April 28, 2015 | #12 |
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The last time I used it, I honestly didn't need the whole clove. It called for 2-3 cloves but 3/4 of one was enough. LOVE garlic but it can easily overwhelm.
Greg |
April 28, 2015 | #13 |
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Oh my goodness!! That Georgia Fire is on FIRE!! Wow!!
I just took off the straw covering my garlic so they can get some sunshine. A few are about 4 inches so far. Not sure if they will catch up to yours.. heehee Ginny |
June 16, 2015 | #14 |
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Please don't forget to post a photo of this garlic when you harvest it
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