I live in Southern Ontario, Canada. Four years ago, I bought some hard neck garlic in the grocery store for making pasta sauce. I bought way too much of it. The sign said LOCALY GROWN, so I figured that I should be okay to grow it in my backyard. Every single clove grew into a nice healthy head. I didn't even do any mulching. I just covered the bed with chicken wire mesh to prevent the squirrels from digging out the cloves. Last year was the first time that I used straw to mulch it. This summer my garlic heads came out bigger than the prior years. Each year, I save the biggest heads for the next planting. I no longer need to buy garlic. I harvest enough to last me for the whole year. Seeing how easy it is to grow garlic, this year for the first time, I also tried to grow Kelsea sweet onions from seeds. They turned out fantastic.
I just learned to take the heads apart but dont peel the cloves. Put them in freezer bags nd freeze. take out what you need. they peel easily and work just as well as fresh. no drying out of garlic anymore.
Greetings from Wisconsin - zone 5a (used to be zone 4ish) I am a new subscriber and have loved all your videos so far. Your method of planting garlic is exactly how we plant ours. We have had several years at the county fair with grand champion garlic entries. There’s only one problem, finding straw that has not been sprayed. We also grow organic, heirloom, and non-gmo garden seedlings. Is there a source you can share? Or a way to search for it? This has been a forever problem we have dealt with.
I had no idea you lived in the same state, let alone the same zone as me. So thankful to finally find someone gardening and preserving that I can learn from in relation to where I live. I am loving your Freeze Fresh book I just got this week as well.
Its more of a regulatory thing a lot of sprays are done in the cases of some crops to stop them from getting stuff that can make you sick, peanuts for example can get a toxin that can kill you. Garlic is almost always sprayed with systemic fungicides commercially as rust is not a joke.
hi, I live in New England and I brought back some Garlic from Portugal can I plant these inside my home in a sunny room or should they stay cold through the winter outside?
You can but I absolutely would not. Garlic produced for seed/the purpose of planting is certified to be disease-free. Garlic from the store could be full of disease you will introduce to your soil and never be able to get rid of.
I’m just across the border in Ontario Canada, if can’t find seedless straw what alternative, frost cover or regular flowerbed mulch, most have dye for colour, I use mocha . Afraid of grass clippings due to weeds.
Dumb question but does garlic need to be watered? The space I want to plant the garlic in doesn’t have water but I can take water over to it. Do you have another video on how and when to harvest it?
Great Job Karl!! I would have pulle the tape out as well. I’m planting this fall first time. We live in Elgin Illinois. Wish us luck. Can we use fall leaves and yard mulch over instead of hay? Great video, wish I could have chickens too, nope can’t. 👍🤓
There's no soil instructions here because everybody's soil is sooo different. We don't add anything to it... but you do need good soil to grow big garlic bulbs.
Yes... it's not ideal but usually not a death sentence unless it grows a lot. It will lose some energy/vigor though. That's why timing is so important!
Not only are your videos great but there are a lot of great questions in the comments. Your responses are so appreciated, precise and to the point. New subscriber. Thank you for your great content and efforts with producing them for us
Hmm... I would harvest what you planted when/if they mature this fall (I don't know if they will have amounted to anything or not). And get new seed to plant at the appropriate time this fall for harvest next summer. It really does need to be planted in the fall here.
@@wholefedhomestead I think I will keep these through the winter under mulch and see what happens ... but I will also plant new ones next month where my onions will have been dug up. Thanks!
I plant some organic garlic from our health food store every year + it all grows 👍🏽great - mostly I use my own seed garlic but if you need some extra seed, I’d try store garlic as long as it’s organic + not bleached!
The only problem with that, is that you might be introducing disease to your garden. Seed garlic from reputable companies is monitored and disease-free. If you do get a garlic disease in your soil, you may never be able to get rid of it and may never be able to grow garlic again.
What exactly is the method to determine where you put the yellow flags? Just trying to figure out what they represent exactly as I am an extreme novice gardener!😂
@@wholefedhomestead So what do you look for? I'm up here in zone 4 and they say were gonna have a warmed than normal winter. It's gonna be my first time growing Garlic and I wanna make sure I do it right. Thank you!
Roundup is not as dangerous as some people think . It neutralizes as soon as it comes in contact with soil . I have never had any isues. It’s a back saver.
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I live in Southern Ontario, Canada. Four years ago, I bought some hard neck garlic in the grocery store for making pasta sauce. I bought way too much of it. The sign said LOCALY GROWN, so I figured that I should be okay to grow it in my backyard. Every single clove grew into a nice healthy head. I didn't even do any mulching. I just covered the bed with chicken wire mesh to prevent the squirrels from digging out the cloves. Last year was the first time that I used straw to mulch it. This summer my garlic heads came out bigger than the prior years. Each year, I save the biggest heads for the next planting. I no longer need to buy garlic. I harvest enough to last me for the whole year. Seeing how easy it is to grow garlic, this year for the first time, I also tried to grow Kelsea sweet onions from seeds. They turned out fantastic.
I just learned to take the heads apart but dont peel the cloves. Put them in freezer bags nd freeze. take out what you need. they peel easily and work just as well as fresh. no drying out of garlic anymore.
You made me feel better about not getting my garlic in yet. I am in Wisconsin zone 5 and the next 8 days are all still in the 60s
There’s still plenty of time for sure! 😊
2:18 I’ve NEVER seen garlic come off like this. There are no tiny little cloves…………..🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
I didn't know that straw could be sprayed with Round-Up. argh. I will ask at my local Feed Store from now on.
You are an awesome teacher. Very clear and concise. Love your social media. 😊
Thanks so much! 💗
I also add 1 pellet of processed hen manure for each bulb in spring and at 2 more times later in growth period.
Curious about the little tiller he uses. Looking for one for my little garden and it looked like it did a pretty good job. What brand is it?
Mantis- we love it!
Greetings from Wisconsin - zone 5a (used to be zone 4ish) I am a new subscriber and have loved all your videos so far. Your method of planting garlic is exactly how we plant ours. We have had several years at the county fair with grand champion garlic entries. There’s only one problem, finding straw that has not been sprayed. We also grow organic, heirloom, and non-gmo garden seedlings. Is there a source you can share? Or a way to search for it?
This has been a forever problem we have dealt with.
I'd ask in local Facebook farming groups. We get ours from a small local dairy farmer. And thanks so much! 🥰
I had no idea you lived in the same state, let alone the same zone as me. So thankful to finally find someone gardening and preserving that I can learn from in relation to where I live. I am loving your Freeze Fresh book I just got this week as well.
Hi neighbor! And thanks so much!
Was just at TRUE VALUE today (Fri., 27 Sept.'24) and their straw bales were $15.99! Good thing I know farmers!
Great information as usual, Crystal! Thanks.
Great! Thanks for the lesson! I loved it!❤
What else can be used as a mulch ? The farmers around here are spray happy and there is no hay available that is not sprayed.
You can use chopped leaves (they have to be chopped up!) or pine needles.
Its more of a regulatory thing a lot of sprays are done in the cases of some crops to stop them from getting stuff that can make you sick, peanuts for example can get a toxin that can kill you. Garlic is almost always sprayed with systemic fungicides commercially as rust is not a joke.
Yes I agree you can use chopped up leaves with the lawn mower and also grass clippings
hi, I live in New England and I brought back some Garlic from Portugal can I plant these inside my home in a sunny room or should they stay cold through the winter outside?
We’re in Wisconsin too! I can’t wait for planting in a couple weeks ❤ Garlic is one of my favorite harvests.
Same!! So rewarding!
Love your videos! Question: could I use organic garlic from a store?
You can but I absolutely would not. Garlic produced for seed/the purpose of planting is certified to be disease-free. Garlic from the store could be full of disease you will introduce to your soil and never be able to get rid of.
How deep to plant garlic? In northern Michigan. Have had some freezing but ground is quite workable
I talk about spacing and depth in the video 👍🏻
I’m just across the border in Ontario Canada, if can’t find seedless straw what alternative, frost cover or regular flowerbed mulch, most have dye for colour, I use mocha . Afraid of grass clippings due to weeds.
I just get regular straw from the neighbouring farmers to put over my garlic. I live in southern Manitoba zone 4.
Hey neighbor! Thanks a million. Got my very first garlic cloves planted this fall because of your great tutorial. Tell your folks I says hi!
Awesome! Wait- who is this?!
Since you are planting in mid October, what month or how long afterwards will you harvest your seed garlic?
Usually in July/August
Another excellent video, Crystal. 😁
Thanks! 🥰
Dumb question but does garlic need to be watered? The space I want to plant the garlic in doesn’t have water but I can take water over to it. Do you have another video on how and when to harvest it?
I do have that video, yes! And yes garlic needs weekly water.
Great Job Karl!! I would have pulle the tape out as well. I’m planting this fall first time. We live in Elgin Illinois. Wish us luck. Can we use fall leaves and yard mulch over instead of hay? Great video, wish I could have chickens too, nope can’t. 👍🤓
Thanks! If you use leaves they need to be chopped up, otherwise they form an impenetrable mat the garlic can’t come up through.
How do I prepare the soil for planting please. Do I need to add anything in it. I’m in a zone 4. Right now I have soil mix with some goat manure. Thks
There's no soil instructions here because everybody's soil is sooo different. We don't add anything to it... but you do need good soil to grow big garlic bulbs.
Have you ever had your garlic sprout too soon? I'm in New Jersey and I was a bit too excited and probably planted the cloves too early.
Yes... it's not ideal but usually not a death sentence unless it grows a lot. It will lose some energy/vigor though. That's why timing is so important!
Not only are your videos great but there are a lot of great questions in the comments. Your responses are so appreciated, precise and to the point. New subscriber. Thank you for your great content and efforts with producing them for us
I appreciate that! Thanks! 🥰
Is this straw or grass hay? Our straw is yellow?
This is fairly yellow too… I believe it’s oat straw.
That’s a dumb chicken. I am just saying.
She’s actually the smartest chicken I’ve ever met. Why would you chose to “just say that?” What a waste of time and energy.
Wait a minute. How smart are we talking here? Are you whitey?
@@wholefedhomestead can you please make a video proving whitey’s intelligence?
Your comment is pretty dumb so that’s ironic 🤣
What kind of soil amendments do you add. ? Bone meal etc?
We only use compost and deciduous leaves.
Bone Meal And Blood meal at planting are best, then in the spring when they start growing again water with fish emulsion every other week.
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I used hay straw and was constantly pulling wheat out. Good video. Thanks
The best video on how to grow garlic yet. Thank you.
Fezzy in Maine ❤
I live in zone 4 as well but I planted my garlic in early summer so was that too early should I just leave them to mature next year?
Hmm... I would harvest what you planted when/if they mature this fall (I don't know if they will have amounted to anything or not). And get new seed to plant at the appropriate time this fall for harvest next summer. It really does need to be planted in the fall here.
@@wholefedhomestead I think I will keep these through the winter under mulch and see what happens ... but I will also plant new ones next month where my onions will have been dug up. Thanks!
Great! Do you remove the straw at some point?
No, it acts a weed barrier the rest of the season
Thank you this is my first time growing garlic I am excited to harvest thank you for amazing information
Zone 5 Iowa here 🙋♀️so happy to find this channel.
They are buried pretty deep from what I’ve seen others and myself do.
watching hereAt the Philippines😍❤️this is really good👍
You got to be a garlic,onion musroom lover in in north america and make some roast with that.
I plant some organic garlic from our health food store every year + it all grows 👍🏽great - mostly I use my own seed garlic but if you need some extra seed, I’d try store garlic as long as it’s organic + not bleached!
The only problem with that, is that you might be introducing disease to your garden. Seed garlic from reputable companies is monitored and disease-free. If you do get a garlic disease in your soil, you may never be able to get rid of it and may never be able to grow garlic again.
Thank you from New Brunswick Canada. This is my first time growing garlic and your video was very helpful
Glad it was helpful!
What exactly is the method to determine where you put the yellow flags? Just trying to figure out what they represent exactly as I am an extreme novice gardener!😂
Those are just to mark the row so we plant in a straight line 😂
was Jesus a garlic bulb?
Can I use Pine Straw on my Garlic Plantings?
I haven't ever tried it, but I think it's a good option. Better than leaves or hay...
Great video! Just one question, when do you remove the straw?
We don’t!
Thank you
Thank you
So informative! Thank you.
You bet!
Can I ask, do you plant Garlic before or after the first killing frost and how long before/after do you plant? Thank you!
It’s definitely after, but that’s not what we look at to know when to plant.
@@wholefedhomestead So what do you look for? I'm up here in zone 4 and they say were gonna have a warmed than normal winter. It's gonna be my first time growing Garlic and I wanna make sure I do it right. Thank you!
Roundup is not as dangerous as some people think . It neutralizes as soon as it comes in contact with soil . I have never had any isues. It’s a back saver.
The video I was looking for! Answered all my quuestions!
So glad! 💗
no water