In the context of garlic and leeks, 'scapes' refers to the green, curved stems that grow from the tops of these plants before the bulbs or flower heads develop. Scapes are edible and have a mild flavor similar to the vegetable bulbs themselves. They are often harvested and used in cooking...
The garlic bulbs you choose must be both fresh and of good quality. If at all possible, choose organic garlic to avoid garlic that has been sprayed with chemicals. Select garlic bulbs with big cloves that are fresh; soft garlic should be avoided. Keep in mind that every clove will turn i...
The long, thin stems of garlic scapes (which are sometimes called garlic shoots, stems, stalks, or spears) have the crispness of a snap bean and the flavor of garlic crossed with green onion. They’re milder than garlic cloves and have a “greener” and fresher taste—like what you’d...
Garlic scapes harvested young are still tender enough to eat raw (although too pungent for some palates!) They can be cooked in stir-fries, pickled, or made into pesto. Harvested a little older, you may need to break off the woody bases, similar to asparagus, and just use the tender t...
You can plant garlic cloves in mild climates as late as February or March, but the resulting bulbs won’t be as large. However, you can still enjoy the garlic scapes during the summer. (Scapes are the plant’s tender green shoots with a mild garlic flavor. Enjoy on eggs, in salads, ...
Successful garlic growing is possible in many climates and soil conditions, thanks to the large number of varieties and the hardiness of the crop.
Are garlic plants annuals or perennials? As mentioned above, one advantage of garlic plants is that you can take the bulbs from one year’s harvest and use them the next year. It is suggested that you rotate crops and not plant garlic in the same spot each year. If you have much spac...
There are very few things that I’ve been able to grow… and garlic shoots aka garlic scapes happen to be one of them. Today, I’m going to tell you how to grow garlic scapes indoors – in a shot glass. What’s a garlic scape? It’s the stalk of a garlic plant. They look ...
(And eat the flower stalk, or “scape,” too - they’re tasty, just like garlic scapes!) Green onions won’t taste very good after flowering, and will die soon after. Consistent watering and a little shade in the heat of summer will hold off bolting for as long as possible. Tips ...
To clean your garlic, use a scissors to trim the roots off tight to the bulb. Use a soft brush to brush out all the dirt. Carefully break off the outer layer or two of wrappers (not too much or the bulb will be exposed and won’t store as long!) to remove the dryer/stiffer out...