Why Has My Growing Garlic Split Into Individual Lives And Stems

Question

I usually grow garlic over winter in a poly tunnel but planted these outside in October. The variety is Early Purple Wight and Ive never had any trouble previously.

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Answer 1

This could be a combination of things. Mainly, it will come down to stress and late harvesting. Earlier varieties will do this much earlier than other varieties.

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