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Old June 23, 2013   #20
tjg911
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Originally Posted by meganp View Post
this season is my fourth year growing garlic and I've always left the scapes on my hardnecks as I read that the bulbs store for longer if they're not cut off. I also use them as an indication of when to harvest - ie once they unfurl. I have also been growing on the bulbils to increase my stock and found it well worth the time and effort.
actually it is the opposite, cutting the scape allows for better bulb growth and storage. growing bulbils is a waste of time imo plant garlic using your stock choosing the largest cloves from the largest bulbs. maybe it works the opposite on the other side of the equator, i mean your seasons are opposite... just kidding.

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