Lesley Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 erm....... yes she has but she ignores them now. She stole one - the same as she does with potatoes - but I don't think she liked the taste she got before we took it off her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 They look fabulous Lesley, really pretty I bet they taste good too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 They tasted lovely too, thanks Lesley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Just ressurecting this thread as the garlic I planted last autumn is doing so well & looks like it will make for a fab crop. Is there an indicator as to when you should pull it - do the leaves die back like with onions? I am so looking forawrd to seeing how big they are - the stems are massive already. I planted the pink garlic so at least it will look fairly pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I think we normally harvest ours when the stem and leaves start to die back. OH usually does it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 My italian Father - In -law leaves the leaves on and uses them to plait the garlic together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara.F Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 as do I but you need to leave til absolutely dry before plaiting or else they get mildew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 25, 2008 Author Share Posted April 25, 2008 When the leaves start to turn yellow Sarah. On a sunny day,lift to break the roots, as for onions, and then leave to dry as long as the weather holds. Move them into a shed or greenhouse on some mesh, to continue drying and then plait when really dry. Store somewhere cool and dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
