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From: duhon@ihu1n.UUCP (j. duhon)
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Subject: Re: Garlic from seeds
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Date: Mon, 4-Mar-85 10:32:01 EST
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> A recent episode of the PBS coking show, The Frugal Gourmet, emphasizing
> garlic, inspired me to look into growing my own. I was especially
> interested in "elephant garlic", a much larger variety which has a milder
> garlic flavor, but otherwise seems to be ordinary garlic increased in size.
> 
> However, I notice that there is no mention of growing from seeds. I recall
> that most onion and onion-like plants are grown from sets, or bulbs, rather
> than seeds, but I also recall that onion seed is available for those who
> wish to take that route.
> 

onions and "elephant" garlic can be grown from seed. seed grown onions
don't get as big as good sets, but are quite adequate.
last year i planted seed for the elephant garlic. even though the summer
was horribly dry, some plants survived. i won't know till fall how they
are, but so far they look good.
i don't remember where i got the seed, but i always order lots of
seed catalogs, and look thru them all for interesting items.