Garlic cloves take 250-270 days to mature into a large bulb. The biggest and best-tasting garlic is planted in the fall, though it can be planted in spring. Softneck garlic varieties do best in mild ...

There’s something special about garlic. It stands bold in the kitchen, elevates meals, wards off blandness, and carries ...

Garlic is a beloved aromatic plant that is a staple in a myriad of cuisines. It’s also been used for centuries for its purported healing properties, including protecting against the common cold and ...

Garlic is an easy crop that will grow anywhere in the U.S., when planted the right way at the right time. For the best, biggest garlic, plant in autumn during the window of time ideal for your USDA ...

Fall is the best time to plant garlic for a summer harvest. Both the softneck and hardneck types of garlic can be planted now. The softneck varieties are found in most grocery stores. They have a mild ...

October and November are busy months for the farmers of the Lehigh Valley. They have important tasks to finish before the ground hardens for the winter including, planting cover crops or "green manure ...

Cultivating garlic indoors offers a rewarding way to enjoy fresh greens and even bulbs year-round. Success hinges on proper ...

Although we are approaching the end of October there is still time to plant garlic and spring flowering bulbs. A little effort now will reward you with beautiful flowers next spring and some tasty ...

Planting supermarket garlic may produce a crop, but ideally, use the hefty bulbs sold for planting, as the larger cloves will give a better crop more reliably. Autumn-planted garlic usually matures in ...

Summer is slowly fading away, and it’s time to plan for the fall gardening season. Temperatures will eventually start dropping as we get into September, but the ground will stay warm for a few more ...

Garlic belongs to the allium family, which includes onions, shallots, chives, and even some ornamental plants. People have strong feelings about garlic; they either love it or hate it. Whether you add ...