I am in North Carolina growing my whole garden in fabric bags. I recently got my garlic in September that I ordered online from MIGARDENER and TERRITORIAL SEED. It is in my refrigerator waiting for late November. I love your channel. Our climates are similar. I am in the new zone of 8a. I used to be in 7b. Take care and thanks for your awesome channel. 💜💜💜
It sounds like you are gearing up for an exciting garlic season! Storing your garlic in the fridge until late November is a great way to give it a little extra cold exposure before planting, especially in zone 8a. Growing everything in fabric bags is such a smart approach, and it's awesome to hear how much you love the channel. Your new climate zone shift will be interesting to watch-those warmer winters might give you an even longer growing season to enjoy! Thanks for sharing and happy gardening! Great having YOU all of these years!!! CaliKim
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As usual, Perfect video timing! Time has really slipped by this year, so I’m going to plant garlic this weekend- since the first frost is forecast for Tuesday or Wednesday of next week. Even though it’ll be the first frost, our weather should warm up again after that, like it usually does every year here in Columbus Ohio. Planting lots of different varieties, and most will be in grow bags. Properly labeled this year of course. 😏
Perfect timing indeed! 🌱⏰ Sounds like you're all set for a weekend garlic marathon, just in time before that frost hits Columbus! ❄️ It’s always a relief knowing the weather will warm up again for a little garlic boost. Planting a variety in grow bags is going to be fun-you’ll have quite the garlic rainbow next season! And labeling this year? Genius! No more guessing games when harvest time rolls around. 🌿🧄 Happy planting, and here’s to an awesome garlic haul! CK
Thank you, Kim for all this great advice as you know I'm an avid follower and have learned so much from you! I recently went to a local nursery with a friend and bought several hard neck varieties since we are out here in zone 7B middle Tennessee with cold winters. I've got them in the refrigerator right now and waiting to plant them over the next week. Hopefully all will go well! Thank you for all you do and share!
You're so welcome! 😊 It sounds like you've got an exciting garlic adventure ahead-hardneck varieties are perfect for those cold winters in zone 7B. ❄️🧄 Storing them in the fridge was a great call, and planting them soon is just perfect timing. Sending you all the good vibes for a fantastic garlic harvest! Keep us updated on how they grow, and thanks so much for your sweet support-means the world! CK
I just harvested my sweet potatoes today and prepared the grow bags for garlic to put in their place. I use a lot of garlic and I ordered different kinds to see which ones will do best. I have one soft neck that I’ll wait to plant in the spring. I’m in Chicago. The last two years my garlic disappeared. I even had the bags mulched and covered with wire. I put the bags on top of a table this time and will still cover. I’m planting them tomorrow. Ty 😊
That sounds like a fantastic plan! Harvesting sweet potatoes and transitioning right into garlic is such a great use of your space and time. Trying out different varieties is a fun way to see what thrives in your garden, and I love that you're experimenting with soft neck and hard neck garlic. Moving the grow bags to a table and covering them should definitely help with those disappearing garlic bulbs-hopefully no sneaky critters this time! Good luck with planting tomorrow! Here's to a bountiful garlic harvest next season-your meals are going to taste even better with your own homegrown garlic! CaliKim
He just wanted to chill there...so...all good. LOL. I think he and Cash would get along. Mac can get grumpy old around other dogs though! Keep your good work, too!
Yes CaliKim,I already planted mine up a couple of days ago. I just constructed and prepared my raised beds, filling them with old branches, garden soil and compost as you and Camera Guy did. I also planted some in my borders so hopefully they might deter the slugs, We have had a lot of rain here in the UK and they have been a real problem. Love the Channel. Already subscribed and like every video.👍🏻
That's awesome! 🎉 Sounds like you're all set for success with those raised beds-love that you’re taking the slug-deterring route! 🌱🐌 With that much rain, they'll be thriving in no time. Thanks so much for the support-so happy to have you in the garden community! I can't always tell who is a subscriber and who is not! Keep us posted on your progress, and stay tuned for more fun garden tips! Appreciate you - CaliKim
We have our garlic ready to go, but I'm waiting a couple of weeks before we plant it out. We're in middle Tennessee where we're officially now zone 7B (ages ago, we were zone 6B here). We'll be planting out hardneck garlic, although we're going to play around with some softneck after the first of the year.
That sounds like a solid plan! 🌱 Giving it a couple of weeks before planting your hardneck garlic is smart-letting those temps cool a bit more will help them settle in nicely. And it’s always fun to experiment with softneck varieties, especially with your middle Tennessee winters in zone 7B (those warmer winters are a real shift from 6B, right?). Can’t wait to see how your garlic grows this season-hardneck first, then softneck for round two! Keep us posted on the garlic! CK
We grandchildren inherited Granny & Pawpaws elephant garlic. This halloween will be the first planting of corms! Also have softneck cloves from last years garden. Definitely going to put a couple corms and cloves in some ten gallon smart pot. Theraputic to braid the stalks. Thank you for the video.
What a wonderful way to honor Granny and Pawpaw by planting their elephant garlic this Halloween! 🎃🧄 It sounds like a special family tradition in the making. Using those corms and softneck cloves in a ten-gallon SmartPot will be perfect for giving them room to grow. And I love that you find it therapeutic to braid the stalks-what a lovely way to connect with your gardening roots! 🌱💚 Wishing you a bountiful harvest, and thanks for sharing your exciting plans! CaliKim
I`m building healthy, rich soil in my garden and avoiding pesticides and an infestation of black worms wiped out my green onions and garlic. They ate almost everything growing in my yard. I replanted again but they return each spring/summer in Louisiana.
It sounds like you're doing an amazing job building healthy, rich soil in your garden, but those black worms are a tough challenge! Since they return each spring/summer, there are a few natural methods you might want to try to manage them without resorting to pesticides. You could introduce beneficial nematodes into your soil. They target soil-dwelling pests, like those black worms, while leaving your plants unharmed. Another option is to plant companion crops like marigolds or garlic chives, which are natural deterrents for pests. Diatomaceous earth is also a helpful, non-toxic option-sprinkle it around your plants to create a barrier that can dehydrate and kill the worms. It sounds like you've got the dedication to keep experimenting with your organic approach. Hopefully, one of these solutions will help you reclaim your garden! CK
That's amazing! Planting on Halloween sounds like a fun tradition, and it's awesome that your garlic heads are getting bigger every year from the same starter stock. It seems like your garlic is really thriving with your care. Plus, with each passing year, you’re building up strong, well-adapted garlic for your specific growing conditions. You’ve definitely mastered the garlic game! Great job-always good seeing a comment from. you, Todd! Kim
It’s surprising but sounds like your garlic cloves are eager to grow! Seeing green shoots just a few days after planting could happen for a couple of reasons. If the weather is still warm, garlic might sprout earlier than expected, especially in well-prepared, nutrient-rich soil. This early growth usually isn’t a problem-garlic is pretty resilient. The shoots will likely slow down once temperatures drop, and the plant will focus on developing the bulbs during the colder months. You could add a layer of mulch to protect the garlic from any sudden cold snaps or keep them from growing too quickly. This will also help keep moisture in and prevent weeds. Looks like your garlic is off to a great start! Keep it going! CaliKim
Hi Calikim. I am in the Pacific Northwest and we recently were changed from zoned 8B to 9A. I have three varieties of soft neck and two varieties of hard neck waiting to be planted. I’m thinking of putting them into the refrigerator or possibly the freezer before planting. How long should I leave them in the cold? I’m planning on planting them in 5 gallon and 10 gallon fabric pots. Does it make sense to plant the cloves around the outer edge of the pot leaving the center unplanted so that I can plant fall greens now and then my tomato and pepper starts in the early spring. My pots will be on my condo deck, which has southern exposure pretty much from Sun up to Sunset. During the winter I will cover the garlic with 2 to 3 inches of fine organic mulch. Are garlic and onion plants good companion plants for tomatoes and peppers? I will rotate the pots every other day to allow all the plants to get full sun regularly. On the other hand, is it possible to grow garlic completely from clove to mature bulb, inside on heat mats, under grow lights on shelves against my deck windows which receive southern short day exposure from dreary Seattle winter light? Cheers as usual for another wonderful video. Thanks, Ray Nichol.
Hi Ray! It sounds like you've got a great plan for your garlic and deck garden! 🌱 In zone 9A, you can definitely chill your garlic to simulate the cold they need for proper bulb development, especially for hardneck varieties. For the refrigerator, I’d suggest keeping them in there for about 4-6 weeks before planting. Freezing isn’t recommended, as it can damage the cloves. Planting in your fabric pots is a smart idea, and planting around the outer edge while leaving room for fall greens now and tomatoes and peppers later sounds perfect! 🌿🍅 The greens will enjoy the cool season, and the garlic should still have plenty of space to grow. Garlic and onions are excellent companions for tomatoes and peppers, as they can help deter pests like aphids and spider mites. Just make sure the garlic isn’t crowding them once your warm-season crops take off. As for growing garlic indoors, it’s possible, but garlic needs a longer growing period (usually around 6-9 months) and strong, direct sunlight to form bulbs. Heat mats can help with initial growth, but garlic really thrives with natural cycles of cold, which is why outdoor planting is typically better for getting large, mature bulbs. However, you can experiment with growing garlic greens indoors under lights, which are edible and flavorful, even if they don’t produce full bulbs! Your deck’s southern exposure and the pot rotation plan sound fantastic for giving all your plants the sun they need, and the organic mulch will help keep them warm during winter. 👍 Best of luck with your garlic and your creative pot garden! Keep us updated! Thank you so much for all the love, Ray! CaliKim
For your garlic issue, it could be related to a few factors. Garlic needs plenty of sunlight-at least 6-8 hours a day. Another possibility is temperature. Garlic needs a cold period (vernalization) to trigger clove formation, so if it didn't get enough cold exposure, it might stay as a single bulb. Pot size is important too, as garlic needs deep soil for its roots to spread. Also, make sure the pot has good drainage. Lastly, ensure you're providing consistent water and nutrients, especially nitrogen, to support healthy growth. Check these suggestions against your scenario and see if anything resonates! Keep me posted - CaliKim
Yes, SmartPots are organic-approved! 🌱 They’re made from a non-toxic, durable, virgin wool fabric that allows for excellent aeration and drainage, making them a great choice for organic gardening. Many gardeners appreciate how SmartPots help prevent root circling and promote healthy root growth, all while being environmentally friendly. If you're looking for quality containers for your plants, SmartPots are definitely a solid option! CK
I hope mine work this yr. Laat yr i watched a RU-vidr that said ro Soak in bakinh soda humic acid for an hour. I planted in a olblong fabic container. Compost, mulch. Then put chicken wire so the squirrels didnt get to them. By july nothing. Dug a little & nothing. Guess they were composted.
Oh no, that’s such a bummer! 😕 It sounds like you gave your garlic the full VIP treatment with the soak and protection, but sometimes they just don’t cooperate. It could’ve been too much moisture or maybe the fabric container didn’t provide enough drainage. Garlic can be picky like that! This year, maybe skip the soak and focus on well-draining soil-especially since compost can hold a lot of moisture. I bet your hardneck varieties will do better this time around. Fingers crossed for a garlic comeback! 🤞🧄 Keep us posted! CK
@@CaliKim29 I just added some compost to potting soil with fertilizer. I didn't just plant in compost. I'm blaming it on the misinformation video. I've tried in the past but interplanted & they were just small. Hope next yr I get to harvest. Any other tips. Do I need to fertilizer every month. I'm in 6B/7a StL MO gets cold.
MAC sighting! I'm growin garlic 15 miles southwest of Gilroy. I learned that containers, specifically aerated SmartPots are the best. I have Music softneck & a Korean Red from MIGardener. But I can always goto the market & buy an organic Christopher Ranch Gilroy bulb! Garlic Mediterranean with so many health benefits! 🧄
Growing garlic just 15 miles from the Garlic Capital of the World-that’s awesome! Sounds like you've got some excellent varieties with Music and Korean Red-both great picks! 🧄 SmartPots are a game-changer for garlic too; the aeration really helps those roots thrive. And hey, living that close to Gilroy, you’ve always got backup with the local garlic stars at Christopher Ranch! 🌿💪 Can’t wait to hear how your Mediterranean garlic feast turns out with all those health benefits! CK
