I would like to grow garlic and have a few shop bought bulbs (bought to eat). Can I use their cloves, when should I plant them and how, and also how will I know they are ready to lift?
Also I eat quite a few peppers and assume I can use their seeds? If so what is the best method - dry and store or plant right away? Many thanks :)
Quotehave a few shop bought bulbs (bought to eat). Can I use their cloves, when should I plant them and how
Yes but only use the biggest cloves even if it means buying more garlic.
For cultural details you can try this; http://tinyurl.com/2fufms
QuoteI assume I can use their seeds? If so what is the best method
Remove the seeds from the pepper place on a piece of kitchen towel on the window sill for a few days to dry.
When dry wrap them in a piece of kitchen towel or place them in a paper bag (not plastic) and store till sowing time next year.
I keep mine with the rest of my seeds in a biscuit tin in a wardrobe in the spare room.
Next year you could follow this advice; http://tinyurl.com/yumflv
Best of luck!!
And when TG says big, he means someting like this - if you possibly can. Although any clove will give an edible return, it is well worth being selective, especially if you're short of space.
I put in a couple of rows of tiddlers for green garlic.