You may be able to salvage some of your crop to eat, but it won't store well. In future, grow garlic in containers, in fresh soil that does not come from the garden. Leek rustGarlic can be affected by leek rust, a fungal infection that is more common in wet weather. There is no...
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...
Vegetable plants grow their best with consistent watering. Water seedlings lightly and frequently to get their roots established. When plants get bigger, water less often and for longer to establish deeper roots. Too much water can result in root rot and fungal diseases. Not enough water can cau...
Freezing garlic is a perfect way to preserve the fresh taste and meal-prep loads of garlic months in advance. This will allow you to avoid the peeling and prepping that is very laborious for some people. Many people often dislike it. Also,See How To Freeze OnionsandHow To Freeze Apples....
The other problem, and let’s admit it, we don’t always use fresh garlic. But, powdered garlic is much stronger than fresh garlic and it’s difficult to know how much to use when substituting powdered for fresh. Here is a handy conversion on fresh garlic to garlic powder, garlic flakes...
After thawing, however, they will accumulate water, which is why they collapse a little and taste less fresh. In this case, they may no longer be suitable for a raw carrot salad; but they are great for further processing into puree or soups. ...
Although the harvest window is wide if you plan to eat the garlic fresh, it's narrow if you want to ensure maximum storage life. The bulbs are ready when most of the lower leaves have browned. The upper ones will still look green. "Lift the bulbs" usually describes moving things like ...
If your ginger has been hanging around for a while and is a little shriveled, it won't peel easily with a spoon. You'll need a paring knife to cut away the peel. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients One firm, fresh piece of ginger root Method Peeling Ginger With a Spoon: ...
If you don’t have enough basil to freeze, here’sHow to Preserve Fresh Basil on the Countertop. Something I make with basil every summer isBasil Pesto with Lemon, which also freezes well. You can make and freezeFrench Pistou Sauce from Julia Childif you want a dairy-free sauce with bas...
How to Make Every Kind of BREAD: I love to bake, and I have done it for many years. By now, I don't need a recipe anymore, as I can make any kind of bread I want just from my experience. Here, I want to show you how YOU can make the bread of your dreams