Grow Bigger Garlic! 10 Common Garlic Growing Mistakes To Avoid

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  • Опубликовано: 16 янв 2025

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  • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
    @TheRipeTomatoFarms  2 года назад +5

    Container Garlic and everything you need to know to grow it!: ruclips.net/video/8vDWcku-xRk/видео.html

    • @tony1685
      @tony1685 2 года назад +1

      am in central texas, it does get cold here - am planning on starting my garlic bed today!
      thanks for your video! i do have a bit of cow manure in the bed. i hope it doesn't take away from the growth.

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  2 года назад +1

      @@tony1685 if it's dilute and mixed in, should be fine tony! Best of luck!

    • @tony1685
      @tony1685 2 года назад

      @@TheRipeTomatoFarms TY!!
      will do =D

    • @GlobexCorporationHank
      @GlobexCorporationHank Год назад +2

      I've got mine growing in a plastic bottle on the window sill right now. It is sprouting shoots and roots. If I transplant that to soil in the next month, will I get a crop in the fall?

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  Год назад

      @@GlobexCorporationHank tough to say Ali? Is it a hardneck or softneck kind? If it's hardneck, did you give it a chilling period?

  • @roisinoconnor358
    @roisinoconnor358 3 года назад +32

    This video is comprehensive and probably one of the most informative I have watched. Aimed at all gardening experience levels with generous explanations and insight.

  • @stevesmodelbuilds5473
    @stevesmodelbuilds5473 2 года назад +32

    My uncle, a successful farmer, told me to always plant garlic under the first full moon of October -- like right now. He always planted it with western Moon exposure amongst the hay stubble.

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  2 года назад +5

      Yup, that works too!

    • @theophrastusbombastus1359
      @theophrastusbombastus1359 Год назад +3

      Your uncle is/was an alchemist I'd presume.
      If you go by the celestial spheres and plant/harvest things on certain days, or time of lunar cycle, etc. will have a profound effect on your final result

    • @anotheridiot40
      @anotheridiot40 Год назад

      U cant do anything wrong with garlic.
      Gwyneth Paltrow told women to put it inside them to clean out their areas one lady had to have it surgically removed

    • @Damonpeters1950
      @Damonpeters1950 Год назад

      @@anotheridiot40I assume garlic powder an option

  • @creeser9588
    @creeser9588 2 года назад +21

    Watched this video a year ago and followed your advice and had the best harvest I've ever had in the 5 years I've been growing it! Simple and straightforward.. back for a refresher before this years planting! :) Thank you!!

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  2 года назад +1

      Hey that is beyond awesome to hear!!! Can't wait to hear the same next season! :-)

  • @redmapleleaf4617
    @redmapleleaf4617 3 года назад +38

    I live in the Great North. In Canada. Early on as a gardener, I did make the mistake of planting my garlic in the spring with the rest of the garden. It did nothing! I was so upset with it that I COMPLETELY abandoned it. No weeding. No tending to it at all. I even didn't work it under that year as I was so finished with it!
    Well, the following spring, guess what I had? The MOST BEAUTIFUL crop of garlic ever! It was in the ground for more than a year but still produced beautifully! I'm not fibbing. This actually happened.

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 года назад +3

      I totally believe it!

    • @sherryk30
      @sherryk30 3 года назад

      I believe u bc I did the same thing on my first try!

  • @savinabees9220
    @savinabees9220 2 года назад +1

    A million trillion garden channels.. I picked yours because i like your info on the few videos ive seen and.. the inflection in your voice makes me smile. hahah
    ...And sometimes i need a chuckle with this gardening stuff! ( holy hell it can be a lot of work! ..but fun!!💜) Big gardener over here... 🙂 forever eager and started so long ago in the house. I'm going outta my mind waiting for some warm soil outside!!!
    Thank you for allowing me to focus on something already planted outside.. My beautiful garlic! Tips for next plant and my harvest of it in the next few months!!!
    Good job and Cheers! 🌻

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  2 года назад +1

      Thanks so much Savina, happy to have you along for the ride!! :-)

  • @kathyt1914
    @kathyt1914 2 года назад +1

    Hi from New Zealand thank you for your fab tips I always have been told rule of thumb plant on the shortest day harvest on the longest day

  • @Shijamig-92
    @Shijamig-92 Год назад +1

    Very detailed and clearly explained video on growing garlic. It the best on garlic I've ever watched. I'm waiting for last yrs my first and see how they come out. I'll try your technique next time.

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  Год назад

      Thanks Benje, much appreciated. Best of luck with your garlic harvests this year! 🙂

  • @williewonka6694
    @williewonka6694 2 года назад +10

    Grew garlic for the first time and largely followed your advice. fabulous results. One tip, the scapes can be eaten. We made pesto sauce out of ours and it was outstanding!
    Thanks for a nice video refresher. I'll be planting next year's garlic tomorrow.

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  2 года назад +1

      Totally agree.....the scapes are beyond delicious!! :-)

  • @George1mac
    @George1mac 2 года назад +1

    Garlic Scapes....yum......cut to size and sauté or make pesto...they go great in many dishes

  • @tammyohlsson7966
    @tammyohlsson7966 3 года назад +10

    I’m planting in my used straw bales, first time growing. Thank you for all your help! Blessings!
    Zone 9 soft neck

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 года назад +2

      Right on tammy! Make sure to update us on your success with it! Some of the softnecks can produce insane harvests.

  • @JB-ew3wc
    @JB-ew3wc 2 года назад +2

    You had me with the Sask tooke! lol. Great clip, thanks.

  • @roberttillotson6861
    @roberttillotson6861 2 года назад +70

    Not sure if you will read this; yet, you should also add a couple key details:
    1: once you cut scapes, it’s 2-4 weeks to harvest.
    2: count down 6 green leaves as marker for readiness.
    3: depending on total browsable leaves, you want 2/3 of them to brown before cutting out water. Once all brownable occur, remove in morning time.
    4: immediately get in shaded areas with air circulation for 2-3 weeks for curing of bulbs.
    5: Once cured cut 1” above bulb and 1/4” below bulb of roots.
    6: carefully wipe remaining dirt and store in mesh bag in cool dark area.
    It’s also best to stop applying any liquid fertilizer (fish/kelp) by early May. Usually applying 3-4 applications starting in mid March when leaves are at least 3-4” tall and at 2-3 weeks apart best and stopping by early May.
    Hope this helps.

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  2 года назад

      Cheers!

    • @r.c.3662
      @r.c.3662 2 года назад

      Thanks for your post👍 When do you think it's best to plant garlic in the Middle East where winters are warmers than the states? October and november are still warm during the day.
      Thanks

    • @vincentvega5686
      @vincentvega5686 2 года назад +2

      @@r.c.3662 You're asking an american a geography question? He probably can't even pick out the usa on a world map let alone the middle east. lol

    • @vancedisbetter5139
      @vancedisbetter5139 2 года назад +10

      @@vincentvega5686 my goodness this is a video about garlic. Chill out edgy boi

    • @RabidGummyBear
      @RabidGummyBear 2 года назад +3

      @@vancedisbetter5139 lol I was thinking the same thing. Always have to be one somewhere I presume.

  • @jennyhackenberg
    @jennyhackenberg Год назад +1

    It is the beginning of October here in Central Pennsylvania and I am preparing my soil to get ready to plant garluc for next year. I picked up some garlic from a local lady that bought a large amount to sell and I put it in my crisper drawer and a couple of days ago I separated 3 bulbs. I got 26 bulbs to plant and my son is supposed to bring me some more down so I can plant more. I love garlic and onions in everything. Now I have trouble growing onions. I don't know exactly what I am doing wrong so I will be watching videos on it to try again next year for planting them. Every year I just try to do the best I can and then what I can't seem to grow I buy local and either can or store for winter.

  • @debraflanders3931
    @debraflanders3931 3 года назад +1

    Planting this weekend

  • @kimitafaoimalo6994
    @kimitafaoimalo6994 Год назад +1

    Just wanna say, from all the way here in Kea’au, Hawaii that I absolutely LOVE your videos❣️❣️
    So perfectly full of excellent information in a calmly beautiful manner. You are the best gardening teacher on RUclips ever!! Mahalo nui loa for your tutorials and never change that excellent manner💚

  • @sight1666
    @sight1666 2 года назад +1

    6:40 that dandelion is edible, delicious tea and food, you throw it roots a way make my heart stop a beat..

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  2 года назад +1

      You do know that I didn't really throw it away right, and that its just for the effect of that part of the video? ruclips.net/video/PSvjAEZka1U/видео.html LOL

  • @abejitasqueaks
    @abejitasqueaks 2 года назад +1

    Oh man, when you tore out the dandelion.. my heart was screaming. So beautiful and lush. Where i live in the high mountains of mexico, our dandelion is very tiny and as a herbalist, i treasure this little guy so much ❤️❤️ thanks for the tips!

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  2 года назад +1

      Ha ha yeah, here, every square inch will be filled with them if you don't take action.

  • @wedtokerhimrarib3123
    @wedtokerhimrarib3123 3 года назад +96

    "Garlic is a loner & it just hates its neighbors".I thought that was really funny.Thanks for the valuable info.

  • @suzannefronzaglio2427
    @suzannefronzaglio2427 3 года назад +27

    Thanks for the thorough guide to growing garlic. I'm glad I watched this video. You covered everything I needed to know, to have success in planting garlic. I'm planning on getting my garlic cloves in the ground this week too, so this video was perfect timing! I liked the simplistic step-by-step instructions you gave, without turning it into a 20+ minute video. Appreciate that greatly.

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 года назад +2

      Thanks Suzanne! Let us know how the planting goes! :-)

  • @rm709
    @rm709 3 года назад +15

    Thank you for being just an all around great channel and (to me at least) a pretty cool guy! Your tips are helping a newbie like me tremendously!

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 года назад +1

      Hey thanks, appreciate that! Glad that you're learning and on this growing journey! :-)

  • @zoombee2824
    @zoombee2824 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for writing it in metric measurements. I hate to convert from inches whenever I watch a video. Appreciate it!

  • @dkhargroves
    @dkhargroves 2 года назад +1

    Great video. I'm having the hardest time growing garlic in central Alabama. This video will help.

  • @سنبلةزراعية
    @سنبلةزراعية 3 года назад +4

    ما شاء الله 😍🙏👌

  • @KorriWass
    @KorriWass Год назад +1

    You’re my absolute favorite!! I watch and share only your videos now. Thanks for sharing your passion and knowledge. 🥰

  • @pennjeff6128
    @pennjeff6128 Год назад

    Loved your tutorial.
    I think your an absolute natural:
    - presenter
    - teacher
    - at inspiring
    PLEASE DON'T STOP THE VIDS
    Now a subscriber.
    Greetings from England UK

  • @teresamarques4511
    @teresamarques4511 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing very good

  • @xSunshinex4206
    @xSunshinex4206 2 года назад +1

    Gonna head out tomorrow and scoop away some soil... think I planted them too deeply.
    Thanks for the tips!

  • @johnadkins5918
    @johnadkins5918 2 года назад +4

    I live in the Uk and grew garlic for the first time this year, I wish I had come across this tutorial first.
    Not only did I plant them in the spring and wonder why they died off in the summer, there were also weeds around them most of the time and just to top it off it’s quite a clay soil and I didn’t put any sand or compost in the soil to make it more suitable for the garlic, oh, and I didn’t feed them, not once.
    Well I got what I deserved, it’s now autumn so I’m going to plant some more and pay more attention to what I learned from this video.
    Thank you for your advise, I pop back next year to reveal the outcome of your advice.

    • @Darth_Chicken
      @Darth_Chicken Год назад +1

      It takes practice to grow garlic but the results are worth the effort. I got none the first couple of tries but now I'm getting good crops but working on getting them better here in North Yorkshire UK.

  • @pamelamorosko7527
    @pamelamorosko7527 3 года назад +5

    first time to plant garlic . I followed this video exactly and hoping for a good crop. I'm in ohio and just planted them today. thankyou for your videos they really help! 🤗

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 года назад +1

      You got this Pamela.....thick layer of mulch and you're gonna be harvesting bucketloads next year! :-)

  • @mikemcdonald5147
    @mikemcdonald5147 2 года назад +1

    we chop up and eat the scapes. sometimes we allow some to flower and eat the flowers as well.

  • @rhondabaker3143
    @rhondabaker3143 3 года назад +2

    I love all of your videos. We had 60 small bulbs this season. This will help us with next years crop. TY!!

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 года назад +1

      Right on Rhonda, can't wait to hear about it at harvest time! :-)

  • @RiversideHomesteadLife
    @RiversideHomesteadLife 3 года назад

    Thanks brutha !

  • @shorty8256
    @shorty8256 3 года назад +8

    thanks for the encouragement, I just planted my garlic today the biggest choices ones! All the best I did remember some of the tips from your video last year! 😀🙌

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 года назад +1

      Right on! You got this! Can't wait to see the results! :-)

  • @richardseth5487
    @richardseth5487 2 года назад

    This is a video with a comprehensive and probably one of the most informative idea I have watched.

  • @elle_za5117
    @elle_za5117 2 года назад

    Great. Did everything correctly except for the timing. Time to go dig them up and try again next year. Wonderful video.

  • @HBasiri
    @HBasiri 2 года назад +1

    This is the best ever garlic movie!

  • @taracriste1
    @taracriste1 Год назад +1

    This is my first time growing garlic. I used a store bought bulb and planted in about November last year. They look like they are almost ready to harvest. I'm waiting til July. It's very exciting

  • @hisroyalblueness
    @hisroyalblueness 3 года назад +48

    You should eat the scapes from the hard neck garlic. They have a lovely garlic flavour, but milder, and they’re absolutely delicious when chopped into salads and stir fry’s.
    The scapes are indeed a treasure, they’re the very best part of the plant 😊

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 года назад +4

      Not only should I....I DO. :ruclips.net/video/_RkFvfHOkTk/видео.html

    • @v.sandberg6326
      @v.sandberg6326 3 года назад +3

      Yeah they are great. At the local farmers market they sell them very cheap where I live, a plastic grocery bag full for a dollar or two usually.

    • @rosemarie7830
      @rosemarie7830 3 года назад +1

      Exactly. There is very yummy Korean cuisine recipe for that.

    • @keirkeir9859
      @keirkeir9859 3 года назад +1

      Picking the scapes forces the plant to put energy into the bulbs also!

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 года назад +1

      @@rosemarie7830 for sure, love the scapes!

  • @AcornHillHomestead
    @AcornHillHomestead 2 года назад +3

    Im growing garlic in the north and getting slightly bigger harvests each year. Finally planted 80 cloves this year after starting with 25 cloves. I get 3-4 cloves per head. This year I finally got nice size cloves. Cant wait for next year. I made garlic scape salt this year. A tasty bonus!

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  2 года назад +1

      That's so awesome Janette! Garlic is tailor-made to grow in the north...love it!

  • @laurafedora5385
    @laurafedora5385 3 года назад +6

    Nice video. I just planted mine, got a new raised bed this year so hoping for loads of garlic next year!

  • @bluebirdhomestead
    @bluebirdhomestead 2 года назад +1

    Our garlic harvest was great last year, we’re trying to keep everything consistent for this year. Like you mentioned, a couple small mistakes can compound. Thanks for sharing!

  • @BobSmith-vq3uo
    @BobSmith-vq3uo 3 года назад +5

    Thanks for sharing all this info. We're just about to plant this week for next summer's harvest. Haven't ever really done it before.

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 года назад +2

      Right on Bob, you guys got this! Look forward to hearing about your success next year!

  • @deborahcaldwell9775
    @deborahcaldwell9775 3 года назад +1

    Thank you from Maine

  • @GloriasHubby
    @GloriasHubby 3 года назад +3

    I always planted my Garlic by the 2nd week of August. By September they are popping up and throwing up fresh greens I may cut for soups.
    Speaking of Soups, I use the cut Scapes in a wonderful Potato/Garlic Soup. I boil the Scapes with Potatoes once cooked I throw em in the Blender. Reheat them with Salt n Pepper and a bit of Cream…. Just Yummy.

  • @wazidali5351
    @wazidali5351 2 года назад +1

    V
    Thank you for sharing. This information ….very clearly explained.

  • @marschlosser4540
    @marschlosser4540 3 года назад +1

    Arizona, south central. We plant creole garlic, a hardneck that rarely gets scapes. Small bulbs can be planted whole for garlic scallions.

  • @waynedenning3320
    @waynedenning3320 3 года назад

    Awesome
    Thank you
    Just had a not so great crop

  • @rickyrockrick
    @rickyrockrick 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for the very useful & fun video - newbies from down under first time growing garlic.

  • @couannbenner7849
    @couannbenner7849 3 года назад +1

    well done vid, great attention to detail....excellent

  • @professorb7054
    @professorb7054 3 года назад +2

    Your videos are awesome. You are single handidly garlic growing enciclopedia. Thank you.

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 года назад

      Ha ha thanks for that! I've made enough mistakes with Garlic over the years that I finally just figured it out! LOL. :-)

  • @Kyddoemiko13
    @Kyddoemiko13 2 года назад +1

    Very informative will definitely share the info. 🤓💟

  • @victoralbert3390
    @victoralbert3390 3 года назад +5

    In Eastern Europe we have 2 types of garlic. Fall garlic and spring garlic. The first one is planted after the first frost and the other one in march.

  • @pinkfox5651
    @pinkfox5651 3 года назад +2

    Brilliant thank you. My seed bulbs just arrived from the Isle of White just off the south coast of England where they are famous for great garlic production. I have seven different varieties including Elephant garlic so I was so pleased to see your video pop up at the top of the list of videos today. I had quite good success with some I bought from Scotland last year but did have a few that were way too small and useless so I really value your advice and will now watch your video on how to grow my new garlic following your method. Thanks again and much love from England. ❤️

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 года назад +2

      That's so awesome! I can't wait to hear about your success with it next season!

    • @pinkfox5651
      @pinkfox5651 3 года назад +1

      @@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thank you. I will let you know. I’ve got to get some sand and straw as I only have bark chippings. The compost is quite sandy but I want to add more just like you did. 😊

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 года назад +1

      @@pinkfox5651 it really does help with the drainage... Just make sure your organic content is starting high. Should be fun!

    • @pinkfox5651
      @pinkfox5651 3 года назад +1

      @@TheRipeTomatoFarms Ok thank you sweetheart. 😊

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 года назад +1

      @@pinkfox5651 :-)

  • @suegendron2260
    @suegendron2260 3 года назад +4

    Super informative and concise, not to mention timely! Thank you!

  • @soothsayersentinel7777
    @soothsayersentinel7777 2 года назад

    I've had 2 so-so garlic years now, I think next year will be better thanks to you! WOOO!

  • @irispeillon6236
    @irispeillon6236 3 года назад +1

    Great Video🧄 You know how it is done. This all looks fantastic. Thank you.

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 года назад +1

      Thanks so much Iris, really appreciate that! 🙂

    • @irispeillon6236
      @irispeillon6236 3 года назад

      You give them space and a good soil. I want to be a clove myself, so good look your buckets and pots and beds! :-))

  • @lornanormand6963
    @lornanormand6963 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for this super clear, very informative demonstration. ' and with no rubbish sound in the background...YIPEE!

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 года назад +1

      Cheers Lorna, thanks for watching! :-)

    • @juliewoodman2439
      @juliewoodman2439 3 года назад

      I do so agree! So many videos have terrible music in the background , it's very annoying.

  • @tammytamz3046
    @tammytamz3046 2 года назад +1

    Your garlic video was in my suggested! So glad to find you!

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  2 года назад +1

      Right on Tammy, thanks for checking it out! :-)

    • @tammytamz3046
      @tammytamz3046 2 года назад

      @@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thank you! I started purging your videos! I’m very interested in figuring out how much I can grow inside…I’ve been prepping 😅. Would also love to find info about affordable heat (indoor) lighting etc. ✌️💕

  • @Madmun357
    @Madmun357 2 года назад

    THIS is a very well done video. I've never grown garlic. I've never grown anything. But I'm getting my beds ready for fall planting in my hot, dusty corner of Texas. Thanks for the advice!

  • @AotearoaChef
    @AotearoaChef 2 года назад +1

    Haha so glad i watched this, not going to bother planting garlic now. Not best use of the limited space i have lol

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  2 года назад

      VERY smart. Glad you realized this. As awesome as Garlic is, its also one of those crops where if you're short on space, it may not be the best choice!

  • @davidthedeaf
    @davidthedeaf 3 года назад +3

    I have tried to plant up here in the NW bulbs in spring, and I can tell you all it does lead to the very tiny bulbs he shows at the start. Rocambole grows great in Vancouver, Washington when planted right now. That is why I am going to my local nursery to pick out a couple types at 2 dollars each and put into planters. I think next summer is going to be fantastic.

  • @markbaker4587
    @markbaker4587 2 года назад +1

    Your presentations are always good. You get right to the point with well organized information. Great graphics, excellent recordings, no rambling stories. Just good advice !!👍
    Thanks

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  2 года назад

      Thanks so much Mark, that means a lot. Appreciate it!

    • @markbaker4587
      @markbaker4587 2 года назад

      @The Ripe Tomato Farms
      I've been watching your videos for about 2&½ yrs. You're an old friend, Compa 🤠🇨🇱

  • @lialaliala2968
    @lialaliala2968 3 года назад +1

    I love garlic 🧄😂
    Thanks 🙏

  • @priayief
    @priayief 3 года назад +19

    Thanks for this informative and interesting video.
    I've grown garlic for many years in raised beds. My beds are 4 square feet and I usually devote an entire bed to garlic (about 64 plants). I had always removed scapes from the plants but (as is my habit each season), I decided to try an experiment regarding scape removal. I removed scapes from half the plants and left them on for the other half.
    At harvest time I weighed each half of the plants and compared the results. There was no significance difference. This somewhat surprised me, because the advice to remove scapes seemed to be based on a reasonable assumption. But, as I've learned with so many of my other experiments, there's often a big difference between a gardening theory and the results.

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 года назад +2

      For sure, it might also be timing. If not removed early enough, then removing the scapes later won't have any appreciable benefit. Also, we sometimes have to think in terms of fringe cases where the plants might not have everything they need to the fullest and one small thing makes a bigger difference. In those cases, the scapes can definitely be a drain on an already-stressed plant. It all adds up and its all connected.

    • @priayief
      @priayief 3 года назад +2

      @@TheRipeTomatoFarms Many thanks for the reply. I think my timing of removing the scapes was okay - I removed them when they first appeared and much earlier than you show the scape removal in your video. I'm kinda confused with your explanation of "fringe" cases and how that can apply to removing scapes or not. As for me, if I can get equal results for no effort, I'll take the lazy route and do nothing. Cheers.

    • @GreginND
      @GreginND 3 года назад

      @@priayief I think the reference to fringe cases means in a year where the weather etc. is in the fringe, or the bulbs are planted in less fertile soil, and the garlic is struggling, cutting the scapes may make a bigger difference. If it was a great growing year, cutting them may have less of a noticeable difference.

    • @priayief
      @priayief 3 года назад

      @@GreginND Interesting theory. Thanks.

    • @larrytischler570
      @larrytischler570 2 года назад +1

      There is a huge difference between the basic beliefs of organic gardening and actual results. We down in South Texas should get white skin garlic from Mexico in the supermarket, in May and keep it to plant in the fall. Day length adaptation is critical.

  • @selinanguyentv5125
    @selinanguyentv5125 3 года назад +2

    chia sẻ hay

  • @lm9753LyndaAnn
    @lm9753LyndaAnn 3 года назад +1

    Thank you!

  • @zone4garlicfarm
    @zone4garlicfarm 3 года назад +15

    I let one scape grow for every 40-50 plants. Watching the scape is the best indicator of when to harvest the bulbs. As the plant matures the scape will uncurl. When it points straight up the garlic is ready to harvest.

  • @ByThePowerOfRice
    @ByThePowerOfRice 3 года назад +3

    I never thought cameras need compost fertilizer, too! 😁
    Great video!

  • @tinalucas2357
    @tinalucas2357 2 года назад +1

    Thanks we are going to try garlic this year

  • @larakuno4299
    @larakuno4299 3 года назад +2

    My Japanese Family Love garlic, thank you very much this very informative tutorial👍😁

  • @jjc2323
    @jjc2323 2 года назад

    Thank you! I’m growing garlic this fall over winter!

  • @isobelmunoffilm5694
    @isobelmunoffilm5694 2 года назад +1

    Thank you. Great reminders as I get ready to plant my garlic this fall!!! Appreciate the straightforward, practical video!

  • @claymonsterpottery
    @claymonsterpottery 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for making it simple. Realized my clay soil is one of my problems.

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  2 года назад +1

      Yeah, clay an be a big one. Its a good base though. Try to build it up over time with more and more organic matter and you'll be groovin' any crop you want in no time!

  • @maxinewebber881
    @maxinewebber881 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for your comprehensive advice.

  • @MiMi-gm1js
    @MiMi-gm1js Год назад +1

    You are my favorite gardener/farmer now! It's very helpful for a beginner like me and your videos are never boring.
    Question though, I planted my garlic 10 days ago(19 Aug), is there a possibility that it will not grow as much as it can? I already see a shoot after 10 days. I just watched your video stating that the timing is very important.

  • @tedscott1478
    @tedscott1478 2 года назад +1

    Great stuff again 😊👍👊

  • @Vtrest
    @Vtrest 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for this video. Do you have a video on planting garlic in warmer climates?

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  2 года назад

      Its much the same Miss Havisham....all that changes is the timing. Spacing, depth, soil, mulch..its all identical.

  • @gracerichter8669
    @gracerichter8669 3 года назад +2

    Excellent video. Thank you.

  • @debbiet5130
    @debbiet5130 3 года назад +4

    Such good advice! Thanks!

  • @sandrataylor8708
    @sandrataylor8708 3 года назад +3

    I grow garlic for the scapes as well as for the garlic itself...scape- basil pesto is the best!!!♡♡♡

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 года назад +2

      Scapes are sooooooooo good! Almost better than the bulb harvest itself!

  • @TinMan445
    @TinMan445 3 года назад +6

    This was great, I started growing my own food this year and was pretty bummed out on my garlic harvest. Going to plant next years this week!

  • @maplenook
    @maplenook 2 года назад +2

    Sandy loam
    6” apart 2” down
    Compost
    Plant big cloves
    Cut scapes
    Timing. Plant in fall. 8-10 mos
    Hardneck

  • @Antishyster2
    @Antishyster2 Год назад

    Great video!
    I do everything wrong and get HUGW harvests by adding fresh sheep shmanure after harvest. My bulbs are heavy with corms that are left in the ground. Sides are heaped back up to 18 inches. Mustards, arugula, assorted squash, and the Summer heat does what it does with whatever rain comes. (I'm in north Texas with 6000 sq feet dedicated)
    Spring comes, I do it all again.

  • @CaptainMattsWorms
    @CaptainMattsWorms 2 года назад +1

    Great Video! Garlic is my favorite root vegetable, the key to ALL root vegetables is worms. They fertilize & aerate the soil :) I raise 2 million worms mainly for education and teaching others how to raise worms, but also to produce fertilizer for myself and my neighbors gardens :)

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  2 года назад

      Thanks so much! And you're so right.....worms and the soil biology makes all the difference!

  • @saltlifegull4091
    @saltlifegull4091 3 года назад +1

    Wow, awesome! Super video and thanks so much for sharing. I've failed at it so many times.

  • @pamelachowrimootoo4531
    @pamelachowrimootoo4531 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for all your tips and advice👍🌷

  • @johnnyv5995
    @johnnyv5995 3 года назад +1

    So glad I found your channel! Will be planting my first garlic crop this week. You got a new subscriber from Montreal - love the hat #RoughRiders

  • @lightwavz
    @lightwavz 2 года назад

    Thanks for another great video! I got my hardneck bulbs this week and I am planting this weekend. First time for garlic!

  • @bobbobby715
    @bobbobby715 2 года назад +1

    This is very helpful, thank you.

  • @brandywvstrong9673
    @brandywvstrong9673 3 года назад +7

    What’s better after a bad work day? Waking up the next morning watching The Ripe Tomato Farm’s videos!!! Taking a deep breath and get refocused. Fall clean up and garlic planting weekend. Remember everyone garlic is really good for your body.
    Easy peazy, lemon squeezy!!! 😊
    🙏🏻💙🙏🏻

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 года назад +2

      Right on Bev!! I hope you get all your Garlic planted AND have the best Thanksgiving! :-)

    • @brandywvstrong9673
      @brandywvstrong9673 3 года назад +2

      @@TheRipeTomatoFarms okie dokie Jim (Jeff)… 😝 sorry had to pick on ya

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 года назад +1

      @@brandywvstrong9673 ha ha my phone auto corrected your name! Too funny! You're now a Bev! ;)

    • @brandywvstrong9673
      @brandywvstrong9673 3 года назад +1

      @@TheRipeTomatoFarms lol happens to me all the time!!!

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 года назад +1

      @@brandywvstrong9673 lol

  • @gayle63mph
    @gayle63mph 2 года назад +1

    This is fantastic! Thank you.

  • @khochrispeggy7997
    @khochrispeggy7997 3 года назад +2

    This video is so much more informative than those ten tips videos!

  • @LifeandLoveinthePhilippines
    @LifeandLoveinthePhilippines 3 года назад

    Good video and great information. I was not ware of the soft neck and hard neck differences. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @dalewagnerW1EW
    @dalewagnerW1EW 3 года назад +4

    Excellent!!🧄

  • @briansjonesy77
    @briansjonesy77 2 года назад

    I should have watched this before I tried planting garlic. Thanks for the info!

  • @sarahmacartney7999
    @sarahmacartney7999 2 года назад +1

    Thank you ,good information

  • @jonathanwayne8934
    @jonathanwayne8934 3 года назад +11

    Solid video, thanks! I've been growing hardneck for years and your tips were a great reminder to enrich the soil. One other tip is that you'd rather pull them a little too early than a little too late because the paper starts to get thin and they don't keep as long. Also, do you ever have rotting problems? I lost whole crops (300 bulbs) a couple years in a row and found out it could be Fuserium. I laid off for about five years and haven't had large scale loss since but do get some greenish blue rot sometime. I burn those and keep them out of my compost. Any ideas as to what that might be?

    • @insomniasugarspite9056
      @insomniasugarspite9056 3 года назад +3

      Hi! Horticulture student! Your still having a problem with disease probably! If you don't put rotation crops in between planting disease can come back. Due to the fact that they have been given time to redevelope and attack. You can plant something from a different family that doesn't require the same nutrients or simply plant a green manure cover crop they sell these on johnny seed! You can also put a plastic layer over the soil to "sterilize" the soil to start over in a way during the summer months.

    • @asterixky
      @asterixky 3 года назад +2

      @@insomniasugarspite9056 I had rotting on half of my garlic last year. I also blame it on the lack of plant rotation, which I am doing this year. I will see the result next year.

    • @insomniasugarspite9056
      @insomniasugarspite9056 3 года назад +1

      @@asterixky cool! It should help control the problem by allowing other microorganisms to appear or come back to life within the soil and battle the destructive microorganisms. If it's still bad after crop rotations try planting them somewhere completely different.

    • @asterixky
      @asterixky 3 года назад +1

      @@insomniasugarspite9056 Thanks. Yes, last week, I planted them into a totally different raised bed.

  • @gtagarden8852
    @gtagarden8852 2 года назад +1

    I love watching your videos Because you explain Detailed

  • @nobullziggster4070
    @nobullziggster4070 3 года назад +3

    You got me straightened out on the garlic, thank you so much. // Cover crop Iam tried ryegrass, this is my first year in raised beds with a cover. I dont want to dig (disturb) the soil. It's my understanding just to cut the cover crop in early spring level with the soil/ leave the roots in lay the tops cut on or cover with something or soil and replant over the top ???

    • @TheRipeTomatoFarms
      @TheRipeTomatoFarms  3 года назад +3

      Right on NOBULL! Cover crops rule. Yes, cut them in the spring...I like to cut them when the seed pods show up.....don't let them go to seed...but leaving them this long usually prevents them from re-sprouting....you know, like grass likes to do. I don't lay the cut leaves down as usually its too much for the bed. I will chop them up for a mulch for AFTER planting though. :-)