Garlic

I just wondered if this is normal...

My hubby put in his garlics at the right depth, but I have noticed that they are starting to sit slightly proud as they grow. They are about 4 or 5 inches and you can see the 'shoulders' of the bulb.

Is this right? Or do we need to scatter with compost?

 

:ywn: ok... so I guess no one is growing garlic!

 

Im growing garlic ! :gnthb:

(see previous post ) http://www.gardenerscorner.co.uk/forum/am-too-late-plant-garlici-t25933.html

As to your question Im afraid I have no idea. Mine have shoots 4 or 5 inches tall now, but I cannot see the 'shoulders' of the bulb as you describe. I guess they grow a bit like onions where the shoulders do eventually show above the ground, but Im really not sure as its my first year growing them :dh:


Good luck to us eh?

 

Thanks Blueroses... maybe I'll scatter some compost around them a bit!

Good luck with yours!

 

I think it'll be fine. The cloves do tend to get pushed out by root growth sometimes and it doesn't (in my vast experience of 2 years growing garlic!) seem to adversely affect them.