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, ...
While there are a ton of resources that’ll teach you how to grow your own garlic – if you’re a newbie wannabe grower like me and you don’t have a garden (or even a deck… sigh) and want something fresh and green growing in your kitchen, then this post is for you. All you ...
is synonymously used as hard neck garlic as it is very common. These have parchment skin which is a bit thinner than soft neck garlic. Its thin-skinned bulbs can be peeled easily, they have distinctive curling, and they have the nickname “serpent” garlic because of their garlic scapes. ...
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...
Garlic’s growing season runs from planting in the late fall through the spring. Flower stalks and garlic scapes begin sprouting in early spring. Harvest garlic from mid to late summer—think late June to August—when the scapes begin to take on a golden hue and become limp. Don’t wait...
Warm climates: In southern zones (Zones 7-10), garlic can be planted in late fall or even into winter. Softneck garlic tends to perform better in warmer climates as it doesn’t require as much cold for vernalization. Garlic description ...
Often found alongside onions and garlic in the grocery store, shallots are an indispensable ingredient to any pantry, lending a nuanced, soft, and fresh flavor to everything from dressings, to stocks, to quiches. Delicate enough to eat raw and easy to roast to melt-in-your-mouth perfection...
Hardneck garlic will send up a flower stalk (called a scape) in late spring to early summer. Once the scape has formed one curl, remove it so the plant can direct energy into developing a bigger bulb. (But don’t just toss them—garlic scapes are a delicious bonus harvest!) What to...