Spring has finally sprung here in the Rockies and She Who Must Be Obeyed is excited because some flowers are out. Who cares? What is important is that the garlic is sprouting and my tomato seedlings are progressing!
Disco
Thanks, Dave, Growing is like smoking. You have to be patient but you get something great at the end,I can smell it clear over here...... Smells wonderful.....
It is easy to grow and it is so superior to the store bought variety that you would never go back! Go for it!
Looks great Disco! We have some jalapenos in my wifes herb garden, but haven't tried garlic. We should because we sure use a lot of it!
I wait until most of the leaves start to brown and then put a fork under it and lift it. I should point out that Dave Omak on the forums is the expert on garlic.
Mine is also coming up. Thanks to a great left coast friend! This is my first year trying to grow it. I'm excited to try it.
One question. How do I know when to pull it? Or do I need to dig it up?
For the garlic I do 5 varieties. I find some store better than others and I get longer use out of them by using the early ones first. The varieties are:
Disco - What variety of tomatoes and garlic?
I believe Early Italian is a softneck and lasts very well but it wouldn't be as hardy here on the mountain.
Thanks for the info espeacialy on the Stupice tomato.
For garlic I am only growing Early Italian. I would like to try the Spanish Roja at some point.
Tomatoes I grow
Amish Paste, Large Red Cherry and Brandywine
I looked up Stupice and it is 60-65 days... yes VERY early.
Yes Early Italian is a softneck, it stores well so I grow it.
I believe Early Italian is a softneck and lasts very well but it wouldn't be as hardy here on the mountain.
I had friends who grew Brandywine when I lived on the coast. Very nice! However, it would have no chance here in our short season. Ergo, I grow early varieties.
Disco
Har! Check out Dave Omak's posts. He is the Guru of Garlic.
I guess I need to sign up for Disco's Garlic of the month club, "Can't wait for my first shipment"
Gary