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How to Grow Organic Porcelain Hardneck Garlic in Maine.
ZONE 5
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THE NO NEED TO WEED or WATER, WAY OF GROWING GARLIC.
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TIPS TO PLANT PORCELAIN HARDNECK GARLIC SUCCESSFULLY
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PORCELAIN HARDNECK GARLIC
How to successfully plant details…
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NOTE: However much you plant, x4 is about what you will harvest. Plant #1lbs – Harvest #4lbs.
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One clove planted, becomes one bulb at harvest.
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