I thought I might try some garlic for the first time and saw this post. If I buy supermarket garlic is there anything I should particularly look for other than largish bulbs? I presume you just split the bulb and take off the papery skin and plant the cloves? If I plant say the middle of this month when would I harvest? I have a raised bed which will just sit empty for winter so may as well give it a go. By the way I am in Somerset. PS what a joy to be still harvesting outdoor tomatoes instead of throwing blighted plants on the compost heap! Still harvesting outdoor cucumbers too. Best summer for years.
Many thanks, Eliza