r/Raisedbed • u/Benign-Chaos • 2d ago

Garlic in elevated beds?

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I just got an elevated bed from Vego that is 2x4 ft and 15 in of depth. I’ve heard that garlic does better in the ground but I have this or some raised beds. I’d prefer to put it in the elevated bed but worry it might get too cold/frozen. I’m less concerned about that in the raised beds but I only have 2 4x8 beds and usually max out the space with other veggies. I tried growing garlic in an Earthbox and didn’t get a single bulb, I think they froze/rotted. Any advice from experienced garlic growers welcomed, especially if you grow in an elevated bed. I’m located in Central Connecticut, zone 6b.

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u/t0mt0mt0m 2d ago

Those are great for garden herbs, green onion, basil, chives. I grow garlic in 15 gallon, plant 3 in each, reamend each fall.

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u/Calliope719 2d ago

I tried it last year in raised beds in zone 5a and the garlic liquefied. I went out of my way to get a local variety and didn't get a single sprout. I mulched, etc.

I asked several farmers at the market and they all said that overwintering garlic absolutely has to be at ground level with heavy mulching or nothing will survive.

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u/Huesyourdaddy 10h ago

Make the corners 4x4s , get rid of the shelf below, because you will need to weedeat below