I'm sure you already know this but you would need to place the cloves in something in which it could expand (sand maybe) to form a bulb and not in rock. It would be interesting to see if you can make it work. There are numerous varieties of garlic......some like hot and dry.....some like cooler and moist. I'm sure no expert but we have grown "some" outdoors with only moderate success. Probably could have bought a lifetime supply with what I've spent trying to grow it.
I'm sure you already know this but you would need to place the cloves in something in which it could expand (sand maybe) to form a bulb and not in rock. It would be interesting to see if you can make it work. There are numerous varieties of garlic......some like hot and dry.....some like cooler and moist. I'm sure no expert but we have grown "some" outdoors with only moderate success. Probably could have bought a lifetime supply with what I've spent trying to grow it.
i have grown garlic before????
lets see what happens
Francois.....a couple of years ago we spent about three weeks in the Phalaborwa area. We only made it south as far as Richards Bay and didn't travel west at all. Had a great time and was impressed with the agriculture and timber industries. I've probably missed it but where roughly are you located in South Africa? Is your growing climate similar to the area I visited?