Garlic is one of the few plants with two harvests: garlic scapes are harvested in the late spring and early summer, and then the bulbs are harvested later in the summer. Harvesting the scapes is an integral part of garlic farming—if the scapes aren’t cut off, the plant expends its en...
Harvesting garlic scapes is easy and can be done when they are young and tender. To harvest the scapes, wait until they are about 10-12 inches long and have curled into a loop. Cut the scapes off at the base of the plant using a sharp pair of scissors or pruning shears. ...
After harvestingpeasandbeansin October, cut the plants away at the ground level. This would leave the roots, releasing nitrogen slowly into the soil, making it healthier for the other plants. 11. Harvest Potatoes If your potatoes haven’t died, then October is a good time to harvest and st...
The daylight is waning fast and soon there won't be enough for my vegetables. So, I need to make sure to sow before this happens. I have a few different goals with my sowings. Some of them will be overwintered while I plan on harvesting others later in fall and winter. ...
Garlic chives are a type of herb that is have to Asia and is commonly used in Asian cooking. The flavor of garlic chives is...
Do Truffles Go Bad? Truffles go bad, and their short shelf life is one of the reasons why they’re pricey. Not only are they unavailable year-round, but their quality also quickly deteriorates after harvesting. 😫 Specifically, black truffles can only last for over a week, while white ...
Planting these cool-season vegetables can help extend your gardening season and provide a fresh harvest well into the fall! And it’s super rewarding! There’s nothing like gardening and the feeling of harvesting in the crisp autumn air. ...
57. It’s not necessary to put garlic in everything you cook, but why the hell not? 58. When you go to someone else’s house, take over their BBQ by always holding the tongs. 59. Always play with your food. 60. BBQ all year round. ...
What To Plant In AprilApril HarvestingStarting Seeds In AprilApril PerennialsPlanning & Maintenance There was a time when deciding what to plant in April was equally exciting and frustrating for me. After all, the weather can be very unpredictable during this month. Still, planting my April garde...
After I’ve finished harvesting the garden for the year, one of my favorite things to do is sit down with a notepad,a calendar, and a mug of something warm to plan out next year’s plot. I take note of the year’s successes and failures and then take the time to jot down some ...