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Title: Garlic going to seed?
Post by: Teej on May 20, 2009, 22:10:54

My Autumn planted garlic is going really well but a couple of them look like seed heads are developing.
Do I just leave them or take them off?
Thanks v much for your help!

Title: Re: Garlic going to seed?
Post by: manicscousers on May 21, 2009, 08:43:31

nip 'em off ;D

Title: Re: Garlic going to seed?
Post by: HappyCatz on May 21, 2009, 08:50:04

yes, take them off but they are delicious to eat :)

Title: Re: Garlic going to seed?
Post by: OllieC on May 21, 2009, 08:59:34

Yum, scapes... a real treat! Cook for a bit longer than you'd guess, serve with a little butter & salt, like garlicy asparagus...

Title: Re: Garlic going to seed?
Post by: Teej on May 21, 2009, 12:18:44

Oh, is THAT what Scapes are?? I'm an idiot! ::)
Will take them off tonight (if it stays dry for 5 minutes!) & eat them.

Thanks very much folks.

Title: Re: Garlic going to seed?
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on May 21, 2009, 13:36:33

Take them off and you'll get bigger bulbs. The scapes go well in stirfries.

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