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Started by Jokerman, July 05, 2009, 23:34:21

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Jokerman

July 05, 2009, 23:34:21
Dug mine up today and they look great....

Just one question, there were a few very small cloves that seemed to be seperate from the bulb but attached by what appeared to be a root. They were about half an inch long and a lot darker than the main bulb. Also seemed considerably harder.... anyone know what these are or could be used for?


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"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world." ~ Tolkien

Jokerman

July 05, 2009, 23:34:21
"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world." ~ Tolkien

Deb P

#1
July 05, 2009, 23:36:38
They do throw up little bulbils, which in theory can be grown on to form bulbs; but it's quicker & easier to plant cloves again!
If it's not pouring with rain, I'm either in the garden or at the lottie! Probably still there in the rain as well TBH....🥴

http://www.littleoverlaneallotments.org.uk

Jokerman

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July 05, 2009, 23:38:42
Was wondering if I planted these now, would they grow into MONSTERS for next year.....?
"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world." ~ Tolkien

Robert_Brenchley

#3
July 06, 2009, 11:00:09
I haven't tried it, but apparently they take two years to produce bulbs. If you want to try it, it might be best to start them in pots.

Jokerman

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July 06, 2009, 17:55:33
Don't know if I can wait that long......    :'(
"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world." ~ Tolkien

realfood

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July 06, 2009, 19:55:33
If you can break the dormancy of the bulbils(quite difficult), they will form a small round after a year and if replanted, the small round should form cloves the second year.
My experience of planting the bulbils is here:-http://www.growyourown.info/page145.html
For a quick guide for the Growing, Storing and Cooking of your own Fruit and Vegetables, go to www.growyourown.info

Jokerman

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July 06, 2009, 22:44:24
many thanks... cracking site.. just added it to my favourites!!!    (",)
"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world." ~ Tolkien
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