QUESTION: Can I eat the green tops of garlic? I'm not sure how to prepare them, what do I do with them? -Anthony S ANSWER: Yes, the green tops of hardneck garlic, called “scapes,” are edible and can be consumed raw or cooked. They are similar in taste to chives, with added … [Read more...]
How to Grow Garlic
Garlic (Allium sativum). Nature’s superfood. Nearly 3000 years ago, an Egyptian doctor wrote in the Ebers Papyrus that garlic could cure twenty-four common ailments. Tumors. Heart disease. Lack of stamina. Sexual dysfunction. Feel weak? Eat garlic. A long way to walk? Eat … [Read more...]
How To Grow Your Own Garlic
by Matt Gibson Garlic is an essential pantry standby that everyone should keep stocked in excess, so you should consider growing your own. It’s a must have in the kitchen, but garlic has many other practical uses that may be surprising to learn. First of all, garlic is … [Read more...]
5 Garlic Growing Tips You Don’t Want to Miss
Garlic is a good choice for organic gardens throughout North America. Like onions, garlic is a cool weather crop; it requires cold in order for the bulb to split into cloves and, in some cultivars, to trigger cell division. That being the case, it's best to plant it in the late … [Read more...]
How to Grow Garlic
Want to learn how to grow your own garlic? This guide will teach you the basics. Varieties of Garlic The most common type of garlic found in stores is artichoke garlic, which also is easy to grow at home in your garden. The savory bulbs are closely related to onions, and can be … [Read more...]