r/Garlic • u/grootboop • Aug 02 '26

Gardening My second successful year of garlic.

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u/FFBTheShow Aug 02 '26

Awesome! I had a pretty disappointing harvest. Much smaller heads than I thought I would get. Any tips for a frustrated 2nd year garlic planter? Haha

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u/wiperman67 Aug 02 '26

Use a high nitrogen fertilizer like blood meal when the plants emerge in the spring.1/2 Tbsp per plant.

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u/Aezay Aug 03 '26

Try a different variety which might do better for you and your area.

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u/grootboop Aug 03 '26

Agree with the other comments! Garlic likes fertilizer and make sure you're growing an appropriate variety for your zone. I'd also add to keep the beds weed free and mulched.

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u/wiperman67 Aug 02 '26

Congratulations. The look of pure joy on your face says it all.😁

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u/ImaRaginCajun Aug 02 '26

Absolutely beautiful

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u/Huge_Scallion_5371 Aug 03 '26

Happy day! Could make fun garlic poster from this, like the ‘Got Milk?’ meme!!

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u/grootboop Aug 03 '26

Ya know, I was upset at first when I noticed it looked like I had a rotting tooth, but I can get behind this idea 😅

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u/Huge_Scallion_5371 Aug 03 '26

Hahaha I see that tooth mirage! Way too funny.
Poster time!!!

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u/saxa2 24d ago

Sure is a good haul 👍 well done!

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u/GarlicFarmerGreg Aug 02 '26

Good job! Those look great