Self Sufficient Culture

Garlic is it a herb, spice or vegetable which ever it is one of the most used flavourings in cooking.
Anyway growing garlic i did put a search in to see if there were any threads on it didn't find anything so here we go what i learned over the years and from garlic growers here in Tassie.

When selecting garlic it should be clean free of moulds and insects the roots should be compact and firm. remove the cloves from the bulb, you are after the largest to medium size the small one's use in the kitchen.
Before planting soak for 24 hours or over night in water with some seasol added this will help with germination and give it a good start.
Garden prep: Choose an area that has good drainage and that you don't need for up to 9 months. It is best to have a cover crop in and dug over about a month prior to planting with a ph of between 6 and 7. Plant in rows 15 cm apart and spacing of 10 cm. Plant the cloves 2 cm deep or the first knuckle of your finger with the pointy end up on the...