We hosted a garlic field day on our farm in June 2022. Below are links to the 50 minute video taken during that event featuring mostly Chris yakking away on garlic and all the fun and not so fun things about growing it. The field day was primarily for commercial growers covering a variety of […]
Storage suggestions, planting tips and trivia
What is ‘seed’ garlic? What is ‘culinary’ garlic? What should I plant?
We frequently get questions about which garlic can be planted. Many people make a distinction between ‘seed’ garlic – planting stock and ‘culinary’ garlic — only for eating. The reality is: All garlic can be planted and will grow unless it’s been treated with a growth inhibitor. When planting garlic for the first time, we […]
Tips on Storing Garlic
Short Answer: We suggest you store your garlic in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place in a well-ventilated container such as mesh or paper. We often just store them in a clay bowl on the kitchen counter. Keep them away from any direct sunlight and don’t use the refrigerator. Longer Answer: Think of garlic as Goldilocks […]
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 […]