Garlic and onions are some of the most satisfying crops you can grow in your home garden. Garlic is generally planted in the Fall, and onions are among the first transplants to be tucked into the early spring garden. These crops are both ready to harvest at the onset of peak harvest season, a harbinger of the forthcoming abundance. Luckily the crops are happy to be stored away for us to enjoy during less bounteous times of year. In this episode, we’re sharing some tips that will help you know when your crops are ready to harvest and how to store them.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Episode 38: Green Garlic
Green sprouted garlic is somewhat of a delicacy and is usually only found at farmers markets, but is also very easy to grow! It grows fast and adds an incredible, fresh flavor to any traditionally garlic-laced meal.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Episode 12: Planting Garlic
Today’s episode is all about planting garlic! In most climates, garlic is planted in the late fall and harvested mid-summer the following year. That means this is perfect time to start sourcing garlic seed, and we’re here to help you get ready.
Read MoreEncyclopedia Botanica Podcast, Episode 7: Curing and Dry Storage
This week we will be talking about curing and dry storage techniques for onions, garlic and winter squash.
Certain crops can be cured before eating and storing so as to improve flavor and increase storage life. Curing is the process of holding a crop at a relatively high temperature for a short period after harvest. Because the curing process varies by crop, we’ll discuss a few specifics here.
Read MoreHarvest and Store Your Garlic and Onions
Garlic and onions are, in my opinion, some of the most satisfying crops to grow. They are among the first transplants to be tucked into the early spring garden, and are ready to harvest at the onset of peak harvest season, a harbinger of the forthcoming abundance.
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