Am I too late to plant garlic?

I have read it is best to plant them in October, would I be too late if I planted some in pots now ?

 

Garlic planted now will do much less well than if planted in the autumn but will give you something.
At this late date I wouldn't spend money on the project but if you're determined to try garlic from the supermarket will give you some kind of return. Good luck.

 

Thanks all........ well I will give it a go , nothing ventured and all that, but I will be on the ball for the Autumn next time !

 

I planted mine in the Autumn( mid September) and not withstanding an atrocious winter still minus one (1) degree C in the mornings and snow and all that I have a lot of shoots coming through now buried under the snow - maybe late october was a touch late ? anyway I would wait another week or so and if no sign then maybe pull one out and see what is going on !!! From all I read autumn is by far the best time as the garlic bulbs like to have a good chunk of cold weather to make them do what they are supposed to do !!!
Cheers

 

I'm a bit gutted about that then, as I bought some Sultop because the info said they could be planted in March at the latest. It's my plan for Saturday to get started on things. I hope I get something. :(

 

Well Liz W, I had read that too, hence my question, but I have planted mine yesterday in a trough in the unheated greenhouse. I will be able to move it outside as and when they seem to get established. Go for it like I have and we can compare notes :thmb:

 

Hi Blueroses, garlic needs a winter to split into cloves otherwise you just get one bulb- which is the reason for saying March is the latest it can be planted.
I would take the garlic out of the greenhouse and hope we get some frost.

 

Oh ok :dh: ...........still having frosts at night here

 

Hi
I bought Garlic today in Wilkinson only three bulbs its states to plant Feb to May i guess they would not sell it if it had to be planted in Oct hope it will be okay.

 

Exactly...... good luck with yours, well, and everybody else's :thmb:

 

> Hi,

According to GW just now on the telly, this weekend is the last chance to plant with any success.

Give it a try!


Cheers!