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Old September 19, 2017   #4
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I have grown garlic for years with quite good success. I don't use seed garlic- I buy organic garlic. I have grown it in the same place, amending each year with steer manure and compost. My harvests for 2 years have been just average- I think I will use a new location this year. Question: Is the size of the harvested clove dependent upon the size that is planted? Or is the soil fertility more important? I appreciate any input--thanks- Jo in WA
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Question: Is the size of the harvested clove dependent upon the size that is planted? Or is the soil fertility more important?
I plant only the biggest outer cloves, never the tiny inner ones.
To my understanding , bigger cloves grow better garlic. But the size of garlic might be variety dependent too.

Garlic being a leafy vegetable can benefit from extra nitrogen.
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