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It's time to plant garlic in Wellington. If you fancy a change, try planting some elephant garlic at the same time. It's larger and milder than ordinary garlic. It's said not to keep as well, but this is a recent photo of both types I dug earlier in the year and neither has deteriorated yet. Chinese garlic is fumigated with methyl bromide by law, … [Read more...]
I sow my garlic in Wellington mid to late May rather than the traditional 'shortest day' (mid to late June). I've put together some tips for growing your own garlic. If you'd like more help you can register for a 'fresh food garden' course to learn more about organic vegetable gardening. … [Read more...]
