(Updated July 2021) Unfortunately there have been higher than normal Aster Leafhoppers reported this spring in the upper Midwest and many growers are seeing more Phytoplasma infections in their garlic as a result. Infection rates appear to be much lower than in 2012 but significantly higher than the past 8 years. Infected garlic is fine […]
Storage suggestions, planting tips and trivia
Bloat Nematode
We strongly urge anyone interested in growing garlic to only buy from a grower that has had their garlic tested for Bloat Nematode and understands the basics of how Bloat Nematode is acquired and spread. Plum Creek Garlic gets tested every year by the University of Minnesota Plant Disease Clinic. We tested negative for 2023 […]
Ordering Garlic by the Bulb Compared to by the Pound
For those of you used to ordering garlic by the pound, here are a few things to consider: First, our Large garlic averages 5 heads per pound a month after harvest. And our Medium garlic averages 8 heads per pound a month after harvest. Our Extra Large garlic averages 4 heads per pound a month […]
Green or sprouted garlic may be good for you
While I am not suggesting ‘old’ garlic tastes as good as freshly cured, a recent scientific study looked at the antioxidant levels in sprouted garlic. Guess what? Sprouted garlic had the highest antioxidant levels. Here’s a short news article on this and here is a link to the research results. This is the February 2014 […]