DISPATCHES FROM THE FARM

Garlic Progress Report Late Autumn

Sunday, May 23, 2010

It's now already 7 weeks since we planted the new garlic crop. It's amazing how much the plants grow in that amount of time, making the most of their opportunities before the full cold of winter sets in.

They're looking really healthy and will soon be due for their first weed.

Their roots have developed a lot and are averaging about 5-6 inches long . That will hold these babies in good stead for their ongoing absorption of nutrients and their subsequent growth spurt come springtime.

As the late autumn sun sets gently over the garlic fields....

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