Comments on: Garlic. It’s Worth the Wait.

By: Lori

Lori — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:36:16 +0000

Thanks for the quick response and leads on finding garlic! Love this blog!

By: Willi

Willi — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:27:19 +0000

Lori–It’s not too late to plant. I would call around to the local nurseries to see if they still have bulbs. Swansons would be a good start. I’d also check with Walt’s Organic Fertilizer in Ballard and I saw some at West Seattle nursery not too long ago! Good luck.

By: Lori

Lori — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:26:12 +0000

Willi,

I’d like to plant some garlic—I know it’s a little late in the season, but it’s been so warm in Seattle. The link above to your friend Dan’s website doesn’t work. Is there a local source in Seattle where I can buy bulbs to plant? Swansons maybe?

Thanks.

By: Willi

Willi — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:35:43 +0000

Sarah. It depends where you live. If you live in the PNW, it’s not too late. A friend of mine once planted garlic in January and still got a good harvest (though I wouldn’t recommend waiting that long!). If you live elsewhere, I’d ring up your local Master Gardeners and ask them for their advice.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:51:14 +0000

Do you think it’s too late to order and plant garlic?

By: LadyJayPee

LadyJayPee — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:40:49 +0000

I’ve been planting garlic, too, because we love it & use a lot of it, but also hoping it will help discourage deer in our unfenced yard. Thanks for the tips on all of the varieties!

By: Robin

Robin — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:32:40 +0000

Without a doubt, Chesnok Red is my favorite garlic to grow and EAT! My husband and I have been growing garlic in our garden for the last 10 years and our garden wouldn’t be complete without it. We’ve grown all the varities that Willi is planting (plus some) and next year, we’re only going to grow Chesnok Red.

It is so worth the wait when you have a crop of fresh garlic to add to all your cooking!

By: Willi

Willi — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:09:51 +0000

Good advice! I decided to plant it down the middle of my smallest bed, figuring that I can put rotating crops of greens, radishes, and beets on either side and warm season crops after I pull the garlic. And I planted the rest along the backside of a bed. So hopefully it all works out!

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:47:49 +0000

Yes, garlic takes A LONG TIME to mature. My only advice is plant it in an area you won’t miss using. It will be there for darn near 3/4 of a year!