leaves have appeared, thin plants to stand 2 inches apart in rows; snip off weak plants at the crown; do not disturb the roots of plants that remain; (2) at midseason, thin again; pull up some baby carrots leaving equal space between carrots that will remain to grow on to full size...
Garlic scapes are the hard, central flowering stems of hardneck garlic, but they don’t actually flower in the traditional sense. The stems grow straight up for several inches, then curl once or twice around before growing upward and blooming. If left to mature, the seed pod at the end ...
But to me the late-spring arrival of garlic scapes, the aboveground parts of hardneck garlic plants, means something else: garlic scape pesto. I picked up a recipe for it from Potomac Vegetable Farms–handwritten, then copied on green paper–at least two decades ago, and it’s had a spot...
can be transplanted to their final positions. They are the perfect plant to transplant out to fill the gaps left by recently harvested garlic and broad beans. In optimum growing conditions each plant can grow up to 1m (3') in height and width, so allow plenty of space between them. ...
I want to use the slow cooker but just need to know how to season it. Would some onion powder, garlic salt and some salt and pepper be enough. I’d rather not add other things like onions and peppers. Thanks!kathleen said: Thanks for your help! My 2 pork roasts turned out great ...
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A successful gardening season means lots of vegetables in storage for meals in later seasons. When it comes time to serve some of those stored up veggies, carrots and turnips together make an unexpectedly tasty combination. This dish is ideal for guests and celebrations, as most of it can be...
Have never thought to use an insert thermometer for potatoes, of course for all meat. Thanks for the tip. Keep up the good work!”—Chris O. Why It Works Perfect baked potatoes are made by properly cooking the natural starches inside, which creates the ideal light and fluffy texture. To...
Day length is less important for shallots, garlic, leeks, and scallions.Alliums are moderate feeders that perform best in soils with lots of organic matter, and a neutral to slightly alkaline pH—7-7.5. See Changing Soil pH for ways to adjust pH....
the evening, one of the chefs offered me a taste of the roasted garlic he made in the oven. Still warm and wrapped in aluminum foil, he gently squeezed the roasted garlic clove out of its peel and into my hand. I put it in my mouth expecting the garlic to be spicy. Instead, whoa...