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  1. Stingo

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    Hi all,

    I'm a bit worried now because before planting my garlic cloves in my allotment I removed the papery coating, which I read is how to do it.

    But last night on Gardeners World Toby planted his without removing the papery coating.

    I'm fearing the worst in so much as I have ruined my garlic batch!!

    Can anyone advise me please:help:
     
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  2. miraflores

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    I don't think it makes too much difference...
     
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  3. Colin J

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    No the Garlic can be planted in this way, the outer coating soon breaks down. I do remove it as the cold can get to the bulbs better causing the bulbs to spilt and get bigger.
     
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    :thumb: I totally agree with Colin Stingo.. I usually remove the dry skins on mine as well anyway to avoid any rot.. So lets see who has the biggest cloves next year..?? :D:lollol:
     
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    I wouldn't worry Stingo, I've never heard that you are supposed to do that. Mine have always been OK without removing the papery coating.
     
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  6. Stingo

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    Thank you all for your advice, I'll stop worrying now!
     
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  7. Colin J

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    Have u tried the elephant garlics?
     
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  9. Phil A

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    Hmm,

    Theres a thought, garlic elephants.

    Like garlic mushrooms but you'd need a much bigger deep fat fryer.
     
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