Soft Neck Garlic

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    I have a problem growing decent sized softneck garlic. The hardneck garlic no problem I get big heads and a good number of cloves. The softneck garlic grows well but never bulks up and I get marble sized heads. Any suggestions on what I can do to get bigger heads.
     
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    What sort of soil are you growing in Nigel? Sandy? I have some years like that on very sandy soil but just keep the watering up and fertilise a bit more than other soil types.
     
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    Definitely not sandy, well drained and a bit on the heavier side. What I find interesting is that I grow it next to the hardneck garlic which is pretty good and both get exactly the same treatment.
    @Loofah I also have rust on the garlic and leeks every year doesn't seem to adversely affect yield too much.
     
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    Perhaps it's the variety then?
     
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