Garlic in a Greenhouse?

Can I grow garlic in a greenhouse?

I am a bit limited with space to grow veggies, although I try to dot them around in between my flowers and shrubs. I have some garlic to grow, but can I do this in a greenhouse? If so, when is it best to plant, how much water, etc?

If not, which is the best spot in the garden - full sun or partial shade? Are there any plants which they do/don't like to be planted next to?

Many thanks in advance for any advice

 

Garlic needs to be frosted to get the best results, so shove it in the garden. A lightly shaded area would be fine, but get it in NOW.lol

 

I've never grown garlic, so I bought a few clove this year.

I found some said Autumn sowing and some said spring sowing.

So being a bit late I bought the spring sowing ones, to get it going I've potted it singly in the greenhouse, but I intend moving to a cold frame just as soon as growth shows.

I'm treating it a bit like onion sets, (apart from potting it in the greenhouse), and will plant out in about April.
I just get the feeling it might require a longer growing season than onions.

We shall see.

 

From what I understand (I planted my Solent Wight's in October and they're 6 inches high now) garlic needs to get cold to split the planted clove into a bulb, then warmth to grow and develop.
I would imagine if you're growing in a greenhouse the clove won't split so you'll end up with one huge clove.
If you do grow them in a greenhouse I'd be interested to hear how they do.

Cheers.

 

Yes, but that bit is "fixable" by sticking in the fridge for a few weeks.

I was wondering if a variety grown in, say, Spain would be suitable for greenhouse growing.

Personally I would prefer to grow a Melon in a Greenhouse, rather than Garlic!

 

Sounds logical, Kristen, when you think about it. Putting the cloves in the fridge before planting should have a similar affect, I guess.
There must be something out there that should work well in a greenhouse but I've had a quick Google and can't find anything suitable.

The hardest part for me with garlic was leaving it over winter in the allotment. I felt like a bad parent, but fortunately it's all come good!

 

I had to start my garlic in the greenhouse as the veg plot isn't ready yet. I was over on the Isle of Wight recently as youngest was playing rugby there, so took the opportunity to do some retail therapy at the Garlic Farm (and now I've got sooooooooo much garlic to plant!!!:DOH: ). The lady in the shop was really helpful & said it really needs to be grown outside, and started off outside too (as it needs to get the cold, etc) But........ watching Carol Klein's recent programme, she starts her garlic off in the greenhouse in trays, so I am hopful it wont have ruined the crop, but will have to wait and see later in the year when I harvest it.

(and oh my goodness!!!!! The pickled garlic is to die for!!! & you probably will if you stand too close to me after consuming!!))

 

Hello Lizzie. as the others have said, garlic really needs to be grown outside.
If space is your problem it will grow perfectly well in a container,
It doesn't need to be very deep. 5 or 6 inches is fine.
Plant the garlic about 1" deep and 4 " apart each way.
Water it and feed it in the last month of its life - June / July.
You'll get perfectly good garlic.

 

Many thanks for all your replies and advice.
I've decided to experiment - some in the garden, some in tubs, and a couple in the greenhouse just to see what happens!
I'll keep you updated on the outcome.

 

That's the way to go Lizzie.
Keep notes and let us know. You could become our garlic expert.