RE: is hort--now garlic

Hi Jim,

The baking soda water is to loosen the clove covers, and the alcohol will
help protect the garlic and the garden soil from pathogens.  At least that's
the theory; I've done that for the past 3 years and my garlic has been quite
nice.  Nice enough to take a blue ribbon at the fair!  speaking aof fair,
fare well in the upcoming storm Jim, do everything to stay safe.  I'd still
like to hear from you next week.

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net]On
Behalf Of james singer
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 6:52 PM
To: gardenchat@hort.net
Subject: Re: [CHAT] is hort--now garlic


Rich, please explain the purposes and techniques of the baking soda
soak and alcohol dip.

On Oct 19, 2005, at 7:42 PM, Rich Apking wrote:

> Hi Ceres,
>
> Sure do, but they don't seem to be as bad as last year, hopoe I didn't
> jinx
> that.  Planted my garlic today, went through the whole ritual, soaked
> the
> cloves in baking soda water, and then in an alcohol dip prior to
> planting,
> even fertilized the planting bed.  I'm just so proud,LOL.  Talk to you
> later, Rich
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net]On
> Behalf Of Cersgarden@aol.com
> Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 9:29 AM
> To: gardenchat@hort.net
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] is hort down?
>
>
> In a message dated 10/18/05 10:35:53 PM, red4@omni-tech.net writes:
>
>
>> some of the bugs are dead
>> from the frost last week
>>
>
> Rich, do you have the Asian lady beetles that move in after the beans
> have
> been harvested?   Ugh, they are terrible.   They bite, smell & leave a
> stain
> if
> smashed.   I understand, after talking with a grape grower/wine maker
> they
> are
> a real problem for them.   If I is collected with the grapes they have
> a chg
> of wine taste.   The grower said both he & his son, who are in business
> together, ate a beetle to know what they taste like.   He said they
> taste
> just like
> they smell :-( Yuch
>      Ceres
>
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Island Jim
Southwest Florida
27.0 N, 82.4 W
Hardiness Zone 10
Heat Zone 10
Minimum 30 F [-1 C]
Maximum 100 F [38 C]

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