Hi Kyla -- I've never grown "Georgian Crystal" so I had to look it up, it appears to be a gorgeous variety! From your zone, I would imagine your harvest time would be somewhere in between mine and Ken's -- I believe he harvests around the end of May, and I do so around the end of July, so for you it would probably be somewhere around the end of June; so yes, the scapes may still be going to form -- or, then again, maybe not! That's quite interesting -- I hope you'll let us know how the garlic ends up doing for you!

Thanks both and all! Ken, that was EXACTLY what I hoped to hear, LOL!

Sandy, I will indeed post an update or two here as things proceed. I chose this variety with some care but can't now remember exactly my reasoning process. The Seed Savers Exchange delivery was almost like they were sending precious jewels or a sacred object, it felt like, it was sweet! The garlic came in a very nice mesh bag with ties that I have been using ever since to hold alfalfa pellets to soak for alfalfa tea. (haha Ken, yepper, I am onea them treehugger types but, can we still be friends? ) It works great for that use! and has held up through many such uses.

Also, Ken, had I known at the time that you grow and sell garlic I'd have chosen to purchase from you. Just sayin'.

Thanks, Kyla. Garlic is my "cash" crop, and though I can't grow much of it, having only some large pots and the raised garden in the backyard, what profit I do make goes right back into my summer-purchase of orchid plants. Perhaps we can deal another time.

Oh by the way, Kyla, when I prepare my garlic for shipping, it is all bagged in pint or quart size, brown paper bags. A label showing the variety and the weight is affixed to the bag. When storing the garlic I tell folks that a brown paper bag is a great way to keep it fresh for the longest period. Garlic needs to be stored in a dark, cool, and dry environment. The brown paper keeps the light away from the garlic yet allows some air. Plastic is a no-no. Thus, all my buyer needs to do is find a good space (pantry is what I use) and place their bag(s) there. I guess you could say that I substitute efficiency for pizazz.

Haha, Ken, good for you! The garlic in the mesh bag was in a small box, so not really exposed much... but it was suggested to plant it fairly soon. I didn't save the papers apparently.

Here are the garlic plants this morning, the first group is further along than the second for some reason:

Are they all the same variety? If so, perhaps one part of your garden get more consistent moisture or holds moisture longer. Also, there could be more organic matter in certain areas than others.

The ones by that chain link fence probably get less moisture, since on the other side of the fence the lawn is sort of scraped bare. But yes, they are all the same kind. Just interesting to watch! but no scapes on either group, yet.

I would guess that lack of consistent moisture is the reason for the difference in growth.

Makes sense, Ken.

Late to this thread, but OMG...that garlic/herb/butter/cheese recipe sounded so good. Will definitely be trying that when my scapes make an appearance. Thanks for posting.

Linda

@Weedwhacker and @drdawg -- I have scapes! on all the plants.

Here's the best picture. They just appeared today.