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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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!
Was wondering if I planted these now, would they grow into MONSTERS for next year.....?
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.
Don't know if I can wait that long...... :'(
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
many thanks... cracking site.. just added it to my favourites!!! (",)