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Starting planting Garlic (Germidour), recommended sowing apparently is October but weather is still a bit sunny and warm during the day and cold at night, did I plant too early? in c/gardening@lemmy.world
[–] [S] 1 point 1 month ago

I've got a bag full of fresh cut leaves, so hopefully that would last long, if not, I could use some grass clippings, speaking of which our grass could use a mowing right about now, maybe first thing in the morning 😅

Didn't know that about hay having "rogue" seeds in it but I guess that makes sense, I wouldn't know where to get hay where I live although I live near a farm so I could ask them if they got any spare but I don't have the social skills to randomly just turn up and ask for some lmao 😅

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    [–] [S] 2 points 1 month ago

    No, no, you're crystal clear tbh, I was just making sure I understood what you said so no worries there.

    No problems with soil on our part so everything should be fine and dandy. Now I need to save some leaves and grass cuttings asap heh. I forgot to mention I bought the bulbs at a local garden centre so I know it's locally grown and I don't have to worry about it if it was grown in another country or if it's sprayed with pesticide of whatnot.

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    [–] [S] 2 points 1 month ago (4 children)

    Yeah, I've heard they're pretty "hardy" crops to take care of so I'm guessing they become "dormant" in winter on "sleep/energy saving mode" correct me if I'm wrong lol.

    But what about if the autumn/winter months have constant rain, I'm worried the crop might drown if it's watered too much, would I then need to cover it or keep it uncovered, just mulch it?

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    [–] [S] 4 points 1 month ago (2 children)

    Nicely put! That's what I imagined it'd look like I was just worried if I planted it too early or not, it's just up to nature now lol, I know it's probably common sense at this point but should I only water the garlic once every time the soil is somewhat dry during the colder months/winter?

    I also have some freshly cut leaves from our tree cut a few days ago (or maybe a week ago?) would that be fine, maybe some grass clippings too? Sorry I'm really new to these things hehe

    I've been watching how to grow garlic and all those things you've mentioned are included so I must be watching the right stuff, thanks! 😄

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    [–] [S] 2 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    Yeah, it's a soft neck. Now I gotta find some mulch to invest in somehow 😅 would freshly cut leaves be fine? We trimmed our leafy tree a little bit and could use that for mulch, unless I need to wait for the leaves to turn brown maybe?

    Yeah that's what I've read too, to get them "acclimated". Yeah I'm good with the raised bed and the containers, no problems with draining and whatnot. 💯

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    Starting planting Garlic (Germidour), recommended sowing apparently is October but weather is still a bit sunny and warm during the day and cold at night, did I plant too early? (lemmy.world)
     
    • Planted in pots and raised beds at September 30th.
    • Garlic Germidour. Apparently according to gardening websites sowing season is around October so no problems there.
    • Weather is still a bit sunny during the day averaging about 20+°c and cold during the night around 10-15°c'ish. It is currently October 1st, 23:43pm as of writing and posting and it is currently at 13°C if anyone wants to be specific.
    • Live in UK, hardiness zone is 8b (if you want to be specific).

    Did I plant too early and should've waited until mid October at least or am I okay? It's literally my first time planting these and hoping for the best lol.

    Lastly, would I need to invest in a poly tunnel and or covers for my garlic plants during the cold weather or are they (Garlic) hardy crops?

    Thanks in advance!

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