Food and Drink Planting Garlic

Dinny Bossa Nova · 11-28-2009, 04:54 PM

The Japanese Beetles were brutal this year. They had no ruth or relent.

I'm getting a drop on them next year, though. Garlic is supposed to be a natural repellant, so we're trying it.

Planted four kinds; Purple Glazer, Siberian, Northern White and Silver Rose.

Any helpful ideas about combatting Japanese Beetles welcome. We would rather not spray, prefer to stay organic, but if they are like this past year, I'm nuking the **** out of 'em.

Dinny

Dinny Bossa Nova · 11-28-2009, 05:06 PM

Rot worse dan dat!!!!

NewChief · 11-28-2009, 05:31 PM

The traps work okay, but some people say that they actually lure in more beatles from the surrounding area, thus making the problem worse.

We had a lot of garlic this year (not intentionally), and now that you mention it... they weren't nearly as bad.

Dinny Bossa Nova · 11-28-2009, 05:42 PM

We had a dozen traps. Emptied them 2-3 times a day. They stink worse than a whole bunch of horrible things. It was stupid. I think we were pulling all the neighbor's bugs, as you said.

Didn't have any garlic last year. Glad to hear it helped you. I think I might just plant more than I had planned.

Dinny

**Fire Me Boy!** · 10-26-2014, 07:33 AM

How did this work out for you?

I tried planting garlic (for having garlic, not for repelling anything) last year and pulled too early. But planting another batch today. I've got three kinds to plant - Creole Burgundy, Chesnok Red, and Siciliano. The Creole and the Chesnok are both hardneck varietals that do well with mild winters, while the Siciliano is a softneck. We don't have a ton of room dedicated to garden, so we'll probably only get 20-24 plants in the ground.

BigOlChiefsfan · 10-26-2014, 09:07 AM

remember - you can sneak garlic plants into flower gardens and near permanent horticulture (you can take a horticulture class but you can't make her think). Hide 'em in amongst stuff, they're not really pretty but worth it.

I won't plant 'em this time of year in KC, but gulf coast folks can grow a boat load of garlic on both sides of heat-stroke season.

**Fire Me Boy!** · 06-09-2015, 02:04 PM

I clipped all the scapes from the hardnecks I planted. Put a couple in a stir fry yesterday. Will probably throw some in the eggs tomorrow.

I love scapes.

11-28-2009, 04:54 PM
Dinny Bossa Nova MVP Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $9990442	Planting Garlic The Japanese Beetles were brutal this year. They had no ruth or relent. I'm getting a drop on them next year, though. Garlic is supposed to be a natural repellant, so we're trying it. Planted four kinds; Purple Glazer, Siberian, Northern White and Silver Rose. Any helpful ideas about combatting Japanese Beetles welcome. We would rather not spray, prefer to stay organic, but if they are like this past year, I'm nuking the **** out of 'em. Dinny
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NewChief In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fayetteville, AR Casino cash: $9740204	The traps work okay, but some people say that they actually lure in more beatles from the surrounding area, thus making the problem worse. We had a lot of garlic this year (not intentionally), and now that you mention it... they weren't nearly as bad. __________________ In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican. - H. L. Mencken
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11-28-2009, 05:42 PM	#4
Dinny Bossa Nova MVP Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $9990442	We had a dozen traps. Emptied them 2-3 times a day. They stink worse than a whole bunch of horrible things. It was stupid. I think we were pulling all the neighbor's bugs, as you said. Didn't have any garlic last year. Glad to hear it helped you. I think I might just plant more than I had planned. Dinny
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10-26-2014, 07:33 AM	#5
Fire Me Boy! Cast Iron Jedi Join Date: Nov 2004 Casino cash: $9999900 VARSITY	How did this work out for you? I tried planting garlic (for having garlic, not for repelling anything) last year and pulled too early. But planting another batch today. I've got three kinds to plant - Creole Burgundy, Chesnok Red, and Siciliano. The Creole and the Chesnok are both hardneck varietals that do well with mild winters, while the Siciliano is a softneck. We don't have a ton of room dedicated to garden, so we'll probably only get 20-24 plants in the ground.
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10-26-2014, 09:07 AM	#6
BigOlChiefsfan Certified Bourbon taster Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Shawnee KS Casino cash: $7290157	remember - you can sneak garlic plants into flower gardens and near permanent horticulture (you can take a horticulture class but you can't make her think). Hide 'em in amongst stuff, they're not really pretty but worth it. I won't plant 'em this time of year in KC, but gulf coast folks can grow a boat load of garlic on both sides of heat-stroke season. __________________ A man can never own too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition. -- R. Kipling
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06-09-2015, 02:04 PM	#7
Fire Me Boy! Cast Iron Jedi Join Date: Nov 2004 Casino cash: $9999900 VARSITY	I clipped all the scapes from the hardnecks I planted. Put a couple in a stir fry yesterday. Will probably throw some in the eggs tomorrow. I love scapes.
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