Garlic does best if it can experience a “dormancy” period of colder weather—at least 40˚F (4°C)—that lasts 4 to 8 weeks. When planted in the fall, garlic bulbs have time to develop healthy roots before temperatures drop and/or the ground freezes, but not enough time for the g...
Store cured, unpeeled garlic bulbs in a cool, dry place with plenty of ventilation. The flavors will continue to develop as it dries further. When properly stored, garlic lasts for 6 months to a year, depending on the variety. Planting Fresh Seed Garlic "Seed garlic" refers to a whole b...
The best time to extend the life of salad greens is as soon as you return from your grocery run (or receive your delivery). First, open the container the greens came in and sort through them. Any leaf that has started to turn mushy and brown should be rooted out and discarded. Second...
If you choose to grow garlic as a perennial, you will need to leave the bulbs to develop and grow for a few years, during which you can harvest the milder tasting leaves and flowers. In a few years time you should be able to dig up and replant your homegrown garlic and follow the ...
Onions and garlic should be stored in a well-ventilated place at room temperature. While it’s best to keep them away from the stove and other appliances, you can keep onions and garlic together. However, keep them away from potatoes. While potatoes need cool, moist air, onions, and garli...
It is possible to grow garlic from supermarket bulbs but it's not recommended as there's a risk of virus infection. If you buy from proper planting stock, it should be virus-free. You can also choose a variety that has been bred especially for our climate. Watch the video below to see...
Mature bulbs should be allowed to air dry for about a week outside before being stored in a cold, dry place for up to 6 months. Place onions on a drying rack in a shaded, dry place. When the skins are dry and papery, cut the tops off about one inch above the bulb then store th...
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. ...
Vegetables That Should Not Be Stored in the Refrigerator Onions, Shallots, and Garlic:NEVERput onions or shallots or garlic in the refrigerator. They are susceptible to cold damage at temperatures below 40°F, which means that they are best stored outside of the fridge. If possible, keep them...
If you see your plants putting up a central stalk with a bud on the end, that means they’re beginning to bolt (flower), and you should harvest them right away. (And eat the flower stalk, or “scape,” too - they’re tasty, just like garlic scapes!) Green onions won’t taste ...