Hello everyone!! I need some advice on my garlic. This is my first time growing it, and I planted a mix of hardneck and softneck varieties known to do well in the Central Texas (8b/9a) climate.
During the freeze a few weeks ago, I made an effort to cover them, but the ice accumulation was too heavy. My frost fabric ended up ripping to shreds, and most of the garlic got physically smashed under the weight of the ice.
Now a couple weeks later, the plants bounced back, however they aren't looking too great. They are very droopy and starting to turn yellow. I’ve attached a few photos.
I'm a bit disheartened and not sure what I should do. Does anyone have experience with garlic fully recovering from physical crushing and ice damage? Is there anything specific I should do to help them or is it a lost cause? Any advice would be appreciated.
by ItzFredgi-
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Garlic grows in the frozen north. I’m sure it’ll be fine.
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They’ll be fine! Mine look the same (for like the 4th year in a row).
Mine have been under a couple feet of snow since Christmas, I bet yours will be fine. Garlic is extremely hardy.
Yours looks fine to me. My garlic also got covered with snow and ice during this recent cold spell. NE Texas. I don’t think it matters. I am planning to top dress it for spring this weekend.