Harvesting the garlic

**Bugbear** · 25th April 09, 02:32 AM

I need to get my soil back into shape before the fall when I plant them again. I was growing it in raised beds that were filled mostly with compost and had lots of sand; it was real loose and fluffy. These wer growing in a heavier clay soil and they didn't get very big. It's OK because I've multiplied the number of cloves I have, but the elephant garlic isn't softball size like it used to be.

I guess I need to plant okra again this year; I'm just not sure where to put it.

**tyger** · 15th May 09, 04:43 AM

Originally Posted by Ted Crocker

I need to get my soil back into shape before the fall when I plant them again. I was growing it in raised beds that were filled mostly with compost and had lots of sand; it was real loose and fluffy. These wer growing in a heavier clay soil and they didn't get very big. It's OK because I've multiplied the number of cloves I have, but the elephant garlic isn't softball size like it used to be.

I guess I need to plant okra again this year; I'm just not sure where to put it.

In gardens with limited space, plan on planting the okra where you would normally plant the pole beans (especially if you do a second planting of beans). When the okra is up, plant the beans and let them climb the okra. Harvest both, no problem.

**dfmacliam** · 25th April 09, 07:19 AM

I might have to pick up some roasted habenaro chile salsa and start wheeling and dealing... I am currently in central Texas

**KFCarter** · 25th April 09, 07:59 AM

Originally Posted by peacekeeper83

I might have to pick up some roasted habenaro chile salsa and start wheeling and dealing... I am currently in central Texas

Now we need a "rumbling stomach" smiley...

**Bugbear** · 25th April 09, 12:25 PM

Be careful with that habanero salsa, it burns all the way through.

**Iain Robb** · 25th April 09, 12:43 PM

Another thing that goes very well with garlic is basil. We've got some pesto in the fridge, more in the freezer, and probably enough basil growing in our living room and kitchen (in an apartment) to make another few pints of pesto.

Or to make a great tomato sauce, with some garlic, of course.

**Bugbear** · 25th April 09, 12:51 PM

Yep,, pesto is good.

**vmac3205** · 25th April 09, 12:54 PM

Yummy!!

**SgtKmack** · 25th April 09, 01:36 PM

My daughters, ages 6 + 9, love raw garlic, onions and hot sauce. Its all I can to keep them from mowing downd the garden chives before they get on the school bus.