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What if I don't remove the flowers, are they of any use?

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Some people like to eat the shoots. They are edible and if you leave them they will produce garlic seeds.

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I'm not clear about this. Can I plant both bulbs and cloves?

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Break the bulb apart and plant each clove separately. The cloves will grow into new bulbs. Planting the whole bulb would result in crowded garlic plants that wouldn't thrive.

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Does garlic always produce green shoots?

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Yes, but the lower half or third is usually white because it is near the clove. If the garlic is dying, the shoots will turn brown from lack of food, oxygen, or water.

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Do I position the (garlic) cloves lying down in the soil?

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No. For best results, place them pointed end up - the way they were originally growing.

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To dry the garlic during a Minnesota winter, where else can I hang them besides my freezing cold garage?

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You may dry them anywhere in the house that maintains a reasonable temperature.

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Can I eat the green garlic when I cut them?

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Yes. The greens which sprout through the soil from the growing garlic bulb are called garlic chives. I like to take little snips of garlic chives to cook with my scrambled eggs, or top my baked potato with.

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Am I removing each skin from individual bulb?

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Do not remove the skin before planting. It protects the inner part of the clove.

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My indoor garlic is 6-10" tall and wilting 5 weeks after planting. Is it too much water and no drainage? I only water when the top soil is dry, so why is it wilting?

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Too much water replaces oxygen needed for any plant to grow. Mix one third hydrogen peroxide (maximum) to one gallon of water. This allows aeration and moisture to the roots without suffocating them.

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Can garlic bulbs be planted outdoors in a container in the U.S. Midwest?

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Yes, but mulch them and move them to a protected place during the winter so they don't freeze.

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The article says to mix 1/3 hydrogen peroxide to 1 gallon of water. Do you mean 1/3 cup?

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No, 1/3 of the mixture should be hydrogen peroxide. However, it is safer to use 1 part HP to 3 parts water.

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Can I use just potting soil with no sand?

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Yes. The idea is to allow water to drain through the soil. Organic matter (mulch, humus) is the best thing to add to a clay soil to allow water to be absorbed, but also drain excess water. Sand is not great at improving clay soil's drainage, aeration, or root penetration. Most potting soils have a good mixture of organic material and material to aid drainage and water absorption. Check the potting soil label to avoid sterile potting soil.

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How many days does the garlic take to sprout?

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About 4-5 days, depending on the temperature where you are growing it.

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How deep do I plant garlic cloves in a pot?

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About 2-3 inches into the soil in the container. Cover the cloves with about 1 inch of soil on top.

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In a 1ft wide and 3ft long tub how many rows could be sown..

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Make sure you leave enough rough between the cloves so their roots can grow. Leave at least 5 inches of space in all directions around the clove.

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Can I use river sand when growing garlic indoors in a pot?

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River sand if pure sand is not really good for growing anything. Find some light loam or light soil, as these would be best. If you can’t access that soil, it’ll probably grow optimally in your backyard, unless it’s pure sand or heavy clay. You might want to buy some non chemical fertilizer to help with growth.

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How do I harvest garlic bulbs?

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Pull the garlic plant up by the stem. Do not use digging tools because this can cause damage to the bulb.

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