thehoarder Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 I have just harvested my garlic and have a good crop with large cloves. However, about half the bulbs aren't classically shaped - cloves held together in a bulb shape by a papery skin - but are very loosely held together with great gaps between the individual cloves. They were planted in heavy clay soil that had been worked for one previous season and followed potatoes. Anyone know why this has happened? It's of no great consequence as in fact the misshapen ones will be easier to peel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Not sure on that one - what sort were they? I have planted 6 different types & I reckon I will be pulling mine in the next couple of weeks. The Elephant Garlic in particular looks fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I think it sometimes does that if it hasn't been planted deeply enough - it should be fine though. We used one bulb of ours as fresh garlic last week - they're still a bit small so will be a few weeks off lifting and drying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
