How To Grow Garlic - The Definitive Guide For Beginners

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  • Опубліковано 28 тра 2024
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 4 тис.

  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
    @TheRipeTomatoFarms  Місяць тому +2

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  • @1212haro
    @1212haro Рік тому +44

    Excellent tutorial. No wasted jargon, no music! 10/10

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for that! Appreciate it because that's what I aim for with every video.

  • @bernardedwards8461
    @bernardedwards8461 3 роки тому +2386

    Since I began growing garlic ten years ago, not a single vampire has entered my house, so I know for sure that Garlic really works.

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 роки тому +66

      Heh heh....it really does! ;)

    • @jenniferj6580
      @jenniferj6580 3 роки тому +27

      😂😂

    • @Papawill13
      @Papawill13 3 роки тому +106

      That is quite a coincidence. Ever since I started punching holes in my water, I too have not had a Vampire problem. Holey Water really works well also!!

    • @riceball4u172
      @riceball4u172 3 роки тому +40

      The vampire can't enter a house unless they are invited to go in lol

    • @bernardedwards8461
      @bernardedwards8461 3 роки тому +19

      @@riceball4u172 I've never heard of that before, but as I have no intention of inviting vampires into my house, I should be safe.

  • @scy1038
    @scy1038 9 місяців тому +49

    I'm attempting garlic for the first time this fall. This is the best video I've found yet. Thanks for the info!

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much, too kind. Bets of luck with the planting! 🙂

  • @britanica7539
    @britanica7539 2 роки тому +227

    I forgot I had cloves in the fridge and they started sprouting so I decided to plant them. They are growing insanely well. I will be moving them outdoors in a few weeks.

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  2 роки тому +21

      Right on! Best of luck!

    • @QURAN-AL-KAREEM786
      @QURAN-AL-KAREEM786 Рік тому

      ua-cam.com/video/iQ3v3nHo_Zo/v-deo.html

    • @Angelbach1995
      @Angelbach1995 Рік тому +7

      That's what I wanted to know! I'm zone 10b and I kept mine in the fridge. It's January and life happened. They are growing in the fridge, so I'm going to plant them out this week.

    • @TravelinMama73
      @TravelinMama73 Рік тому +6

      So exciting, I had the same thing happen after I bought my seed garlic, prepared the garden and planted them. So now I've got several containers and another small plot in the ground. 🙏 I'm loaded down in garlic by June!! 🤩

    • @gracedell
      @gracedell Рік тому +4

      i just did the same thing! i’m watching this to see how they grow

  • @pedromartinez1165
    @pedromartinez1165 3 роки тому +107

    Just 1:10 into your video and I already knew two things: this guy knows what he's talking about, and he's a natural-born teacher.
    Semper Fi - and yes I sub'ed and bell thing.

  • @bluedudha9944
    @bluedudha9944 3 роки тому +389

    Your patience and simple teaching methods makes it easy for any age or level to learn! Love this 💙

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 роки тому +13

      Thanks so much, really appreciate that. :-)

    • @kambabazijenifer6614
      @kambabazijenifer6614 2 роки тому +10

      So educative that I have learned how to use a little space for something that's expensive back home in Uganda.hope to try it when I go to my home district of mbarara next month

    • @chriskelly1825
      @chriskelly1825 2 роки тому

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    • @scratchoffgal2016
      @scratchoffgal2016 2 роки тому +1

      Yes it does! I will watch this channel forever now 😍

    • @daboygames9117
      @daboygames9117 Рік тому +1

      @@scratchoffgal2016 aap my

  • @ashleyheeb-schnell6465
    @ashleyheeb-schnell6465 8 місяців тому +42

    Being a new gardener I absolutely love how he takes the time to break every step down! Newly subscribed ❤️ Love this guy!!

  • @animeanibe
    @animeanibe 10 місяців тому +42

    Good insights into growing the garlic. Would be useful to have also included how to harvest and dry it, and at what stage post-harvest are the cloves ready to be replanted.

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  4 місяці тому

      Thanks, happy to help! 🙂

    • @levismith5442
      @levismith5442 3 місяці тому +1

      I agree we need the next steps. Great video to learn how to plant.

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 місяці тому

      @@levismith5442 ask, and Yee shall receive.... ua-cam.com/video/A9qUN_FSCjg/v-deo.htmlsi=WVrCKliOwnZHLCAY

  • @fionaharvey2720
    @fionaharvey2720 2 роки тому +91

    I watched this video 10 months ago and as a result I grew the most amazing garlic! Thank you! I watched it again and now I intend of growing some of this years cloves for next year! Brilliant ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  2 роки тому +7

      So awesome Fiona! I hope you get an even better harvest in 2022!! :-)

    • @angelamc3532
      @angelamc3532 Рік тому

      @@TheRipeTomatoFarms so how many months does it take to fully grow and ready to eat

    • @QURAN-AL-KAREEM786
      @QURAN-AL-KAREEM786 Рік тому

      ua-cam.com/video/iQ3v3nHo_Zo/v-deo.html

    • @beatcat1265
      @beatcat1265 Рік тому +2

      when did you plant your garlic? it is july now and im wondering can i plant it or do i wait until it is cooler?

    • @beatcat1265
      @beatcat1265 Рік тому +3

      @@angelamc3532 i watched another video and the guy said like 7 monthish!! lol takes awhile apparently

  • @dawnvalarie8104
    @dawnvalarie8104 2 роки тому +148

    There was not a single thing in this video that I didn't love! Easily explaining the process, calm and pleasant demeanor, I think I'm now brave enough to try to grow garlic. Thanks so much!

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  2 роки тому +6

      Thanks so much for that Dawn! Best of luck, can't wait to hear about your harvest! 🙂

  • @awahlmubdi4372
    @awahlmubdi4372 9 місяців тому +8

    Thanks for the clarity I've doing my garden wrong by peeling the entire cloves skin. Thanks we always need help.

  • @Sunshine_sam
    @Sunshine_sam 4 дні тому

    I just love the way that he explains it so throughly and makes it so versatile with every type of potting. Naming what works and doesn’t work that well as far as potting and using containers. I just love it! The absolute best person I’ve come across on UA-cam in the gardening niche! Keep up the good work! Thanks so so much sir! 😊😊

  • @raviaulakh2778
    @raviaulakh2778 3 роки тому +234

    Not only a super farmer. A super teacher/ presenter too.

  • @mariapalospalos8722
    @mariapalospalos8722 3 роки тому +271

    I love the way you patiently explain every step. Thank you.

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 роки тому +7

      Hey thank you Maria, really appreciate that. I'm glad you noticed that! :-)

    • @rashmifitter5842
      @rashmifitter5842 2 роки тому +4

      Loved the idea of using wall .
      Didn’t understand when U said after putting mulch on top and water good soaking so probably You won’t have to water again?

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  2 роки тому +4

      @@rashmifitter5842 Yeah, its because Garlic is planted in the fall....right before the wettest time of year for most growers. I plant in October and won't water again until April. :-)

    • @lieuwina
      @lieuwina 2 роки тому +3

      @@TheRipeTomatoFarms How long till after April would you know when your garlic crop is ready to harvest?

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  2 роки тому +2

      @@lieuwina the shoots begin to fail and turn yellow/brown. Also, garlic grows right at the surface... You could just brush some soil away and look at one

  • @izukaisichei2685
    @izukaisichei2685 2 роки тому +26

    Amazing gardening lessons...I have become very interested. My wife s hobby is flower gardening...but have now decided to start trying out mine on fruits & veggies I will start small with garlic, sweet potatoes ,, onions, tomatoes due to space constraints in our compound here in Calabar. I need to learn a lot from ur series Thanks a lot

  • @rosettajones5435
    @rosettajones5435 2 роки тому +9

    We need teachers like you here in the caribbean to teach our young minds your voice is very relaxing and Learnable.
    PATIENCE AND TRNDER HANDS

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks so much Rosetta!! :-)

    • @imaginephoenix3283
      @imaginephoenix3283 Рік тому +1

      He’s very great at educating but there are great farmers in the Caribbean. Seems like you’re downplaying them

  • @margritkaminsky1470
    @margritkaminsky1470 3 роки тому +31

    The way each clove of garlic seals itself from drying out when it is stored is amazing. No odor escaping either. In the fridge it can be stored next to the butter. No problem!

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 роки тому +9

      It really is amazing Margrit. I mean, its already a pretty awesome crop, but the way it can self store is no wonder its so great for even new gardeners!

    • @sharonteahen455
      @sharonteahen455 Рік тому

      I must have missed this, so Don’t store garlic in fridge?

    • @lolodee3528
      @lolodee3528 10 місяців тому

      Each clove self seals. As per margrit in her last sentence: …..“in the fridge it can be stored next to the butter. No problem”

  • @Mossyz.
    @Mossyz. 2 роки тому +5

    I am going to grow some garlic and potatoes at my camping site in the woods .Then every time i go there i will have fresh food to eat .Thanks for giving me this idea .
    Have a great season everyone .😊

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  2 роки тому +3

      Ha ha, that would be the most amazing thing ever! Let me know if it works!

  • @stereooerets8619
    @stereooerets8619 Рік тому +34

    Thank you for taking the time to explain everything out. Also, that 40 sec recap is great! Only question, I would have is to when is the best time to harvest the garlic after you have planted during the time planted and full growth. Thank you!

    • @JWHealing
      @JWHealing Рік тому +4

      I think most people plant in late fall then harvest around mid June, once a few lower leaves have dried out. I'm always late on both accounts so do your own research to confirm.

    • @PandTRanch
      @PandTRanch 3 місяці тому

      I’ve been wondering if garlic needs 100% full sun or will they be okay with a little shade?

  • @beebob1279
    @beebob1279 2 роки тому +38

    Do you also grow spinach? It's another vegetable garden plat that should be planted in the fall. The roots have the opportunity to establish before going dormant for winter. The spring crop can give two or three cuttings instead of just one if you plant in spring. Once again, an awesome video

    • @danielleterry180
      @danielleterry180 2 роки тому +3

      My spinach bolted so now I grew Vulcan Swiss chard and the ever bearing spinach Swiss chard and holding up like troupers had 103 degree weather yesterday so yeay I got a leafy green that can handle my Deep South texas weathee

  • @ritajoshi6971
    @ritajoshi6971 3 роки тому +29

    I have watched so many videos to help me grow vegetables and fruits in my tiny garden, I am an amateur gardener by the way, I really liked your videos, no nonsense straight to the point and the tips that you give is really helpful. Based on your videos I have sowed cucumber, courgette, strawberries, peppers, tomatoes and French beans 🤞. I just saw the garlic videos and I will patiently wait for fall to grow them. All the best, you are doing a great job!

    • @virginiamccann2081
      @virginiamccann2081 Рік тому

      Thanks for Charing how to plant a beautiful vegetables and fruits it's amazing

  • @calmblueocean7243
    @calmblueocean7243 Рік тому +81

    Really the best video I've seen on planting garlic, thanks! I love the way you explain things very clearly and in a logical step-by-step way. You're a natural teacher, man!
    🌱😁👍

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  Рік тому +2

      Hey, thanks so much! Really appreciate the kind words! :-)

    • @tttarms1970
      @tttarms1970 Рік тому +1

      I agree....I'm in Illinois I missed my window for planting garlic. Really bummed, grocery store is waste of time, cant even call that garlic

    • @calmblueocean7243
      @calmblueocean7243 Рік тому +1

      @@tttarms1970 hi👋 from Melbourne Australia. Summer days here and I have had my first ever successful garlic harvest thanks to this great video, only wish I'd planted more, haha! You'll be right next season, don't worry! And thanks again Ripe Tomato Farms for teaching us all this stuff! 🙂👍🌱

    • @tttarms1970
      @tttarms1970 Рік тому +1

      @@calmblueocean7243 enjoy!!! I hope they make some tasty dishes!!

  • @sadiemae8447
    @sadiemae8447 11 місяців тому +5

    I like the step by step and not a quick edited video. After watching this I know have a clear understanding of how to grow garlic. Thank you!

  • @Miraculouskidss
    @Miraculouskidss 3 роки тому +13

    You are the easiest gardening teacher ever!!!

  • @k9insomniac783
    @k9insomniac783 2 роки тому +269

    This was one of the most informative and easy to understand explanation on cultivation I think I’ve ever seen. Well done bud. Hope everyone appreciates all the effort with working, filming, editing, and narrating these videos. Subscribing today

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  2 роки тому +8

      Thanks so so so much. It is VERY appreciated. :-)

    • @pickledjalapeno9482
      @pickledjalapeno9482 2 роки тому +3

      💯💯

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  2 роки тому +2

      @@pickledjalapeno9482 :-)

    • @bernardamosegui7530
      @bernardamosegui7530 Рік тому

      I LIVE IN Florida very hot how will be planted in shade?

    • @ecoxocticeternal816
      @ecoxocticeternal816 Рік тому

      @@bernardamosegui7530 I live in the caribbean and I want to grow garlic but it looks like it will be a great challenge. I know they will need to stay in the refridgerator for a while and hope that they will grow afterwards but not to grow outdoor in rain.

  • @toniamoore2728
    @toniamoore2728 2 роки тому +2

    What a good teacher!

  • @user-rz3jt4ft4y
    @user-rz3jt4ft4y 28 днів тому +2

    I just started growing garlic after watching it on you tube Iam from Papua New Guinea

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  28 днів тому

      Right on! Where are you sourcing your cloves from to plant?

    • @user-rz3jt4ft4y
      @user-rz3jt4ft4y 28 днів тому

      @@TheRipeTomatoFarmsin a 500ml plastic bottle

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  28 днів тому

      @@user-rz3jt4ft4y no, I mean where did you buy your cloves from to get started?

    • @user-rz3jt4ft4y
      @user-rz3jt4ft4y 28 днів тому

      @@TheRipeTomatoFarms okay I see l bought it from the market

  • @WEE-AL
    @WEE-AL 3 роки тому +77

    Love the design of your planters and attaching to the wall. Great idea.

  • @michaelkennedy8766
    @michaelkennedy8766 2 роки тому +5

    Probably the best garlic tutorial on UA-cam, great help, many thanks.

  • @cannabis1490
    @cannabis1490 2 роки тому +28

    You are such a great farmer and teacher! ALL your videos are so well done...full of information ...the beginner and the advanced can benefit from your tutorials. Love your passion for nature. You inspire many to start growing their own foods. Maximum respect!
    🇯🇲

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks, appreciate that! I do think its important info, glad you liked it, means a lot! :-)

    • @koryjrxl
      @koryjrxl 10 місяців тому +1

      😮 oh my gosh I can’t even remember what to do but I still love it

  • @dianafurney5820
    @dianafurney5820 2 роки тому +1

    My dad always grew garlic. He always waited for a full moon to plant as he said it's because you get much more and bigger heads. He always had an abundance and we braided them and hung them to dry in the garage. That is how we did it.

  • @mimidubai3937
    @mimidubai3937 3 роки тому +14

    You are the best!!! Accurate, easy to listen to, instructions easy to follow and you repeat at the end. Excellent. I will never stop watching your videos. You should be an instructor. Thank you so much. Again, you're the Best!!

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for that Mimi! Awesome of you to say!! :-)

    • @speakrighttogod
      @speakrighttogod 2 роки тому

      Ditto to what you said, Mimi! Yes, the recap was a nice closing (not seen in most videos).

  • @theneophytejournal
    @theneophytejournal 3 роки тому +50

    i should be drafting an email to my client but instead im watching this

  • @elizabethwest9729
    @elizabethwest9729 2 роки тому +1

    The. Happy Little Garlic Family . Dude you’re like the Bob Ross of Garlic.

  • @giulianag.5272
    @giulianag.5272 Рік тому +18

    Hi there, I planted garlic yesterday, about 100 cloves, just the way you describe in your video. I watered it well with my rain water and covered it with straw. Hopefully it will survive our Canadian winter here in Toronto. It's all a learning curve. You have great patience and a wonderful and simple way of explaining things. You're very inspiring. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge.

  • @simonekelly5176
    @simonekelly5176 3 роки тому +14

    Mulch! you’re a genius and you probably just save my cucumbers peppers beans and tomatoes

  • @caridadmoreno1481
    @caridadmoreno1481 2 роки тому +19

    Gosh what a find ! Loved your video , how thoroughly you explained everything. Garlic it is ! Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift!

  • @bayangnelson
    @bayangnelson Рік тому +2

    I tried to grow garlic but it failed, but upon viewing your content, it drive my motivation to do it again until finally succed, thank you very much for sharing your idea and methodology

  • @lindawhitfield2127
    @lindawhitfield2127 2 роки тому +2

    Great way of planter boxes on fence

  • @g4l430
    @g4l430 3 роки тому +17

    I'm a lazy SOB who just dreams about being productive. A while back my mom gave me a Tarpon Springs natural sponge with a decorative bowl. The idea is that you put herb seeds in the sponge, add water to the bowl and boom, you get plants. Well that hasn't work for me. As a bachelor I buy a pint of pre-peeled garlic. About 1 out of 3 I eat, 1 out of 3 grows mold, and 1 out of three starts to sprout. I found that if I place these sprouting bulbs in the moistened sponge I get garlic chives. So now my routine is that any time I buy scallions I cut the last 4 to 6 inches, place them in a mason jar, place that in the center of the sponge, and then insert sprouting garlic in the sponge and I have the perfect blend for eggs or soup. The only work involved is occasionally adding water to the bowl or mason jar. I live in Florida so these get sunlight but not much since there is a covered porch between the kitchen window. This works for me all year long! When I finally get around to doing real gardening I'll follow this video but let's be honest, Florida doesn't have winters.

    • @nicolenemeth9989
      @nicolenemeth9989 2 роки тому

      You may want to plant spring garlic. This is my first year but from what I've read, and anyone feel free to correct any misinformation, is that the winter is needed to separate one bulb in to cloves, otherwise you end up with only 1 huge clove of garlic. But, you can plant spring garlic which doesn't need winter.

    • @pickledjalapeno9482
      @pickledjalapeno9482 2 роки тому

      Doesn't really matter as you can plant whenever. And seems you're growing scallion garlic chives? Idk, but sounds great! Also, don't peel garlic cloves when planting & the 2 that you're not eating, sprout & plant... that's it.

    • @pickledjalapeno9482
      @pickledjalapeno9482 2 роки тому +1

      @@nicolenemeth9989 Would love to see 1 huge clove! Either way, I'd definitely enjoy it & make many things with it. That sounds pretty cool too!

  • @susanbreeland8620
    @susanbreeland8620 3 роки тому +20

    This is wonderful, thank you!!
    I had a garlic patch for almost 30 years and suddenly we had so much rain over a long period and f time, the ph balance changes and all of my garlic died. It used to come back every year. Love the way they are mounted to the walls!! I can do that!!

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 роки тому +5

      Glad you liked it Susan! Sorry to hear about your main patch! Hopefully you were able to save a few bulbs? As for my planters, its the only way I'll grow Garlic now. Just can't dedicate the bed space to them anymore when they take up nearly 3 crop cycles! :-)

    • @bernardedwards8461
      @bernardedwards8461 3 роки тому +1

      Have you ever thought of growing watercress? It simply loves rain.

    • @virginiakerr6993
      @virginiakerr6993 2 роки тому

      S

  • @richardtheisen6456
    @richardtheisen6456 Рік тому +2

    I've never thought about mulching in the fall, and I've never had an issue, but I'll try it. Why not?
    My garlic is from bulbs I bought in the produce dept over 20 years ago.
    When I harvest, I braid a bunch to hang and use in the kitchen . I set aside enough for next year. And I strip enough to fill 2-3 ziplock bags, and freeze those bulbs.
    All winter, after the hanging bulbs get used, you can take out frozen bulbs, nuke them quick , and chop them up for dishes.
    The thawed bulbs smash very easy for chopping.
    Something new this year...
    Last summer a lot of my garlic seeded, and those seeds started growing before the snow fell .
    I'm letting that bed grow to see what comes of it this year
    They've already come up well as of this date, may 1.

  • @lisakeenan5620
    @lisakeenan5620 2 місяці тому

    I love how you are showing exactly how to do it by doing it at least two times in the beginning of the video. Thank you.

  • @alexm1841
    @alexm1841 3 роки тому +11

    The recap at the end was very nice.

  • @TruckerChick
    @TruckerChick 2 роки тому +30

    Awesome video. I was looking for a simple "crop" for the winter and this is it. One question though, can I use store bought garlic gloves for my starts or do I need to buy a certain kind? Recommendations?

    • @prattfam13
      @prattfam13 2 роки тому +13

      Yes but should be organic

  • @cynthiagonzalez658
    @cynthiagonzalez658 2 роки тому +7

    I've always wanted to grow garlic bc my Mom used to sautee the greens & it was amazingly tasty!!

    • @MarkyMark145
      @MarkyMark145 7 місяців тому

      lols shouda told her to wait the full 9 months to eat the garlic cloves instead :P

    • @cynthiagonzalez658
      @cynthiagonzalez658 7 місяців тому

      @@MarkyMark145
      Nonono. It's an entirely different taste experience.

  • @marjedm2896
    @marjedm2896 Рік тому +13

    Clear and to the point. Great introduction and easy to understand instruction for us new gardeners. Thank you.

  • @christiw7155
    @christiw7155 2 роки тому +14

    This video was so incredibly helpful. Thank you so much! I received some garlic bulbs to plant from a coworker, but had no idea the best way to grow them.

  • @monicathomas8268
    @monicathomas8268 2 роки тому +4

    I have always wanted to plant garlic but didn't know how. Tried a few times but was unsuccessful. Glad I found your channel. I will continue to watch your page. Thanks 👍💯

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  2 роки тому

      Right on Monica, hope it helps! And don't forget to ask any questions along the way! 🙂

  • @theone1501
    @theone1501 Рік тому +2

    Excellent for such a common cooking ingredient that I think almost everyone loves!

  • @rebeccacimarusti8804
    @rebeccacimarusti8804 Рік тому +1

    I know this video is about two years old but it is brand new to me, thank you so much I finally found a place that gives directions very clear I can understand what you’re saying, some of the videos they talk so fast I don’t know what they’re saying and there’s no close caption, thank you again for showing me how to do my garlic I was able to understand you clear and simple no problems, I am hearing impaired and I also have macular degeneration so finding these type of UA-cam videos is a plus for me, again thank you so much ❤ now I’m on a mission to watch all your videos.

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much Rebecca, that makes me happy to hear! I have a few newer garlic videos as well, especially from this year....I hope they help too! If you still have questions, ask away! We'll get you growing oodles of garlic in no time! :-)

    • @rebeccacimarusti8804
      @rebeccacimarusti8804 Рік тому

      Thank you for your quick response, can you direct me to where to find your other videos?

  • @carmendiaz9738
    @carmendiaz9738 3 роки тому +4

    You're a natural for teaching. Good 👍info. Now I want to grow garlic. Thanks. The Almighty is surely blessing the work of your hands. Shalom!

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much Carmen! Appreciate the kind words and support! :-)

  • @mhart9279
    @mhart9279 3 роки тому +3

    20 years of growing garlic, the only failure I had was the year I used leaves as mulch. The ground was too soggy in the spring. Leaves probably would have been ok if I'd have 'mulched them'. So, I no longer mulch or put anything on my garlic crops other than a top layer of my home made kitchen and yard waste compost. I generally grow 300 - 350 garlic plants per year in raised beds.

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 роки тому +2

      For sure. I've seen that happen, especially in warmer areas. Go further north and grow Garlic without a mulch and its toast by November. :(

  • @travisking4390
    @travisking4390 Рік тому +1

    I sprinkled the little clove looking seed things all around the garlic garden last year before I took them in the house. This year I got like 29k plants gowing lol.

  • @cheriearcher6643
    @cheriearcher6643 4 місяці тому +1

    I really enjoy your video. You wasted no time, you got straight to the point with specific details. Super great

  • @sharonbrowne2311
    @sharonbrowne2311 3 роки тому +4

    Ha ha....Finally, I don't have to go to the grocery store. I bought my garlic on Friday and was just waiting for your video! Now to go plant my garlic in my veg trug!

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 роки тому +3

      Growing Garlic is great once you get into a rhythm Sharon! Harvest, cure, and it lasts right up to just before the next harvest....like clockwork! Cheers!

  • @Sheana719LincolnFamily
    @Sheana719LincolnFamily 3 роки тому +15

    Too cool, from a decade ago!! Whew the earth provides yall❣❣

  • @aidallamera9219
    @aidallamera9219 Рік тому +13

    New viewer here. Loved how you explained the process thoroughly. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos!

  • @thcall6441
    @thcall6441 2 роки тому +11

    It’s good to confirm I’ve been planting my garlic correctly. I also spread some 10-10-10 fertilizer on the mulch figuring it will take a month or so to work its way to the roots over the winter and spring. Question: have you ever used a dibble to aid in making the hole ?

    • @JWHealing
      @JWHealing Рік тому +3

      He's planting into a potting soil mix that's very fluffy so in his case it wouldn't be necessary.

  • @terrywright1513
    @terrywright1513 2 роки тому +4

    You got me on garlic. Your explanation was simple and your voice inviting to my ear making me listen. Thank you so much. Look forward to checking out your channel.

  • @eirolf2010
    @eirolf2010 3 роки тому +14

    Thank you for this easy precise and and thorough tutorial.

  • @minam8301
    @minam8301 2 роки тому +2

    Wow..l earned a lot here , interesting l Will re do my garlic plant …Thank yo so much …Love this…👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

  • @danielleterry180
    @danielleterry180 2 роки тому +1

    Rofl when you said Denars it reminded me of my years growing up in the Middle East, thank you for this vid planting my garlic today for fall harvest

  • @sltg56
    @sltg56 3 роки тому +11

    Thank you, I didn't know it's so easy to plant garlic 👌👏

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 роки тому +2

      Definitely super easy! Its all timing and patience with Garlic. :-)

  • @JO-jj6vu
    @JO-jj6vu 3 роки тому +4

    I worked with garlic before, but needed a recap after a few years. Thank you!

  • @Be-Kind-Be-Gentle-Be-Just
    @Be-Kind-Be-Gentle-Be-Just 3 місяці тому +1

    I took the time to sign, like the video and simply say thank you. That was simply an amazing educational video. Thank you!

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 місяці тому

      Thanks so much! Appreciate you watching and taking the time! Means a lot, especially for an older video. 🙂

  • @MsLollyYang
    @MsLollyYang Рік тому +1

    I’m late to the garlic party but I’m excited this fall after seeing this video.

  • @kimihoye1385
    @kimihoye1385 2 роки тому +3

    I can’t thank you enough. I see the mistakes I made and now I’m ready to plant mine.

  • @tmontero8492
    @tmontero8492 2 роки тому +18

    Excellent info. A few questions... When do you plant? When do you harvest? Does it need to be fed? How to store? Thanks much! You have a new subscriber here from northern CA!

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  2 роки тому +1

      Cheers, thanks for watching. Garlic is normally planted at the onset of fall, overwintered in the ground, and harvested the following summer. The video covers all this, but for more harvesting tips, check this out!: ua-cam.com/video/ngZ7UuFEuwY/v-deo.html

  • @missfriscowin3606
    @missfriscowin3606 2 роки тому +2

    John Deere toque and a Roughrider hat aaaand you can teach me gardening 👩‍🌾. Subscribed 👍

  • @fatman7817
    @fatman7817 2 роки тому +1

    Because one time,.. at band camp...
    Dude! Great video! Thanks.

  • @slwarren27
    @slwarren27 3 роки тому +4

    I have replanted store bought 🧄 and it is now sprouting up😋 can’t wait until we can harvest

  • @FurNaxxYT
    @FurNaxxYT 3 роки тому +21

    Found white garlic in my lawn that's been there for like a year so imma propagate it lmao

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 роки тому +2

      Doooo it! :-)

    • @dalepres1
      @dalepres1 3 роки тому +7

      Just be sure it's actually garlic and not some lily or iris. My brother cooked us some "wild onions" he thought he found in a yard once; we were all sick for a couple days and probably lucky no one died.

    • @MikeR65
      @MikeR65 3 роки тому +2

      @@dalepres1 😩

  • @tanveerhayat7823
    @tanveerhayat7823 2 роки тому +2

    I love ur teaching

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  2 роки тому

      Thanks! Appreciate that. :-)

    • @tanveerhayat7823
      @tanveerhayat7823 2 роки тому

      @@TheRipeTomatoFarms i was wondering to start business of garlic hence it makes my mind clear thanks again.

  • @alida506
    @alida506 7 місяців тому +1

    My good friend told me I need to grow garlic . I searched online and found your channel . I live on the Bruce Peninsula so we do get some pretty harsh winters but I will give the garlic a go and see what happens. Your instructions are excellent and you make it look pretty easy. I will be looking at your other videos so that I can learn more about organic gardening. Wish me luck :) !!!!

  • @nkirukayakini1333
    @nkirukayakini1333 2 роки тому +8

    Thank you so much for this very organized and informative Video lesson regarding growing Garlic! You are an Excellent Teacher! Respect! 😊❣️

  • @juliemcgugan1244
    @juliemcgugan1244 2 роки тому +37

    Followed your guide and am now seeing my garlic sprouting! Thanks for your great tips! This is my first year of seasonal gardening (I used to live in the tropics where it was 30 degrees Celsius all year around, even during monsoon season.) I am subscribing to your channel and will check out all of your other videos! Thanks!

    • @larrytischler570
      @larrytischler570 2 роки тому

      Garlic is adapted to grow in regions of approximately the same day length. I Iive in South Texas. We can grow Mexican garlic. So we get fresh silver skin garlic from the market in May and keep it for fall planting. If we use other garlic it fails to make bulbs.

    • @dominadorfelix1753
      @dominadorfelix1753 Рік тому

      No
      No

    • @rvinjohnl
      @rvinjohnl Рік тому

      @@larrytischler570 what’s the difference between Mexican garlic American girl garlic?

    • @larrytischler570
      @larrytischler570 Рік тому

      @@rvinjohnl never heard of American girl garlic.

  • @daphneraven6745
    @daphneraven6745 Рік тому +2

    Tyvk for this tutorial! :D
    By way of giving back, My mother cuts back all plants in the autumn, that she doesn’t want to have to deal with spring. She says a fraction of the time and effort in the fall.
    I notice that those planters look a lot like old-fashioned mold for making clay bricks; brilliant shape for this purpose. It’s also super nice that there have a permanent, mounted spot, but that you can lift them down.

  • @dibasewsbadly
    @dibasewsbadly Рік тому +2

    Wow! That is how you teach people to grow garlic- or do anything. Really excellent video. This answered all my questions. Bravo!

  • @shineyrocks390
    @shineyrocks390 3 роки тому +17

    I love your videos. We had our first snow in August it took almost the entire garden. Things like kale and brussell sprouts and and collard greens cabbage, your brassic family they all survived for a while longer but a week a ago we had almost a foot of snow so it took them out of the equation as well. Today it's almost 70* and sunshine SMH I'm asking myself WHY. NOT ONE SINGLE TOMATO 🍅 I did get carrots beans and 300 lbs of potatoes. Potatoes seem to grow the best in this mountain zone 4b. And every single pea plant grew up bloomed had a few peas and then turned white with mildew like fungus and died. I can't really complain I did alright but can use improvement but we can all use a little improvement. I look forward to next year and next season and morning coffee watching you teach me improvement. Thank you 😊 and God bless you.

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 роки тому +5

      Holy potatoes!! Wonder why they do so well there for you? Don't fight it, that's just awesome....so many people had trouble with potatoes this year...

    • @vincentphilemon3784
      @vincentphilemon3784 2 роки тому

      Thanks its some thing new for me to watch.

  • @johnlone207
    @johnlone207 2 роки тому +9

    Love your videos, man. Learning alot. I should receive my planting garlic today, and will definitely follow your lead. Excited already! Thank you!!!

  • @dreamcatcherjulie1
    @dreamcatcherjulie1 8 місяців тому +1

    I love garlic, i have some every day for blood pressure/cholesterol it really works. I got off both those medications. But lately-the last 2 years the garlic has been nasty at whatever store I go to. So I have decided to grow my own on my balcony. I live in a condo but it has a large balcony and I guess it's perfect timing to find this video. Now I just have to find some good garlic that I can't plant!! Thanks for the video.

  • @albertmabin6694
    @albertmabin6694 Рік тому +1

    So many had confused and now made everything possible I like it so much and easy to grow it at back yard.once again thank you.

  • @A.E.Lanman777
    @A.E.Lanman777 3 роки тому +16

    Anybody else get an overpowering smell of garlic when he was breaking them up.....? Just me? Its amazing how God made every plant to reproduce after its own kind! Thanks for the video.

  • @davidferguson8546
    @davidferguson8546 2 роки тому +3

    This is magic, glad for your show, you teach very well .

  • @lightofhu
    @lightofhu Рік тому +1

    When to harvest is all I see that's missing in this video. Thanks a bunch for sharing...

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  Рік тому

      Thanks!! Yes, I made a separate video just for the harvesting: ua-cam.com/video/A9qUN_FSCjg/v-deo.html

  • @joyngwu7214
    @joyngwu7214 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks a lot, I think I have to start growing my own garlic now.

  • @JoyandSerenity.
    @JoyandSerenity. 3 роки тому +15

    I grew garlic for the first time this winter just gone. Even with snow and heavy rain they are popping up gorgeously. I used straw for my mulch and it seems to have worked great even though I'm planting in pots. The only downside to straw mulch is that now I have tons of hay seeds sprouting too because I didn't check before putting it down :D

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 роки тому +8

      That's so awesome Victoria, glad to hear it. I am growing Garlic in containers mostly now as well! For the mulch, you may have found that you're using hay instead of true straw. Straw should not contain ANY seeds at all. I've done that a few times, LOL! Oh well, living mulches are good too! Best of luck. :-)

    • @pickledjalapeno9482
      @pickledjalapeno9482 2 роки тому +2

      That's exactly how they grow... good stuff!!

  • @christianterrill3503
    @christianterrill3503 3 роки тому +13

    I have very little room, and even less room with good light on my back porch. Was able to grow some tomatoes, beets, herbs,green onions and strawberry. Did it all in pots. Worked very well I learned alot about what to grow for next year. For sure trying garlic.

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 роки тому +5

      Right on Christian! We grow with what we have. And let me say, container gardening can be massively fruitful! :-)

    • @pickledjalapeno9482
      @pickledjalapeno9482 2 роки тому

      🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽currently trying! Good for you! It kind of "bothers" me when people say "I don't have a backyard", but it doesn't even matter!

  • @user-tb5en9cw2f
    @user-tb5en9cw2f 4 місяці тому +1

    you make it sounds so easy by ur way of explainning

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 місяці тому

      Thanks, garlic really can be simple once you get the timing aspect down.

  • @glo1761
    @glo1761 4 місяці тому +3

    Thank you. You sure are easy to follow and explain things so clearly. Much appreciated❤❤

  • @estle
    @estle Рік тому +7

    Such a great video! Thank you. Will be using this to plant our crop of garlic for the first time this year. Fingers crossed!

  • @MATT-xv4bh
    @MATT-xv4bh 3 роки тому +3

    A big "Thank You" from Melbourne, Australia (our growing seasons in the southern hemisphere are alternate from yours) Easy to follow instructions!.

  • @ironhorse19
    @ironhorse19 5 днів тому

    Excellent video. Easy to follow and very informative. Many thanks for sharing your knowledge

  • @cyndimoss426
    @cyndimoss426 2 роки тому +1

    I've always wanted to plant garlic!

  • @THESHOMROM
    @THESHOMROM 3 роки тому +3

    Fabulous idea using the newspaper. Great tutorial!

  • @randomness8819
    @randomness8819 3 роки тому +14

    I just stumbled here and may I just say I am so happy that I did. Very informative, easy to understand and I love your personality. You make me feel like I can do this. Thank you for your effort!

  • @janenjoroge868
    @janenjoroge868 9 місяців тому +1

    Good insight,watching from Kenya,will try planting garlic in our tropical climate,thanks

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  8 місяців тому +1

      Right on Jane. You'll want to grow softneck. Plant it on your coldest day of the year.

  • @michaelchepkwony1271
    @michaelchepkwony1271 6 місяців тому +1

    A game changer at home