Sisters-Garlic is a family effort, from planting, harvesting, making and trying products and selling at local farmers markets ...

There are two types: Softneck, which has a flexible stem and keeps well for a long time; the long stems are good for braiding. The other type is hardneck, which has a stiff central stem and doesn’t ...

Garlic bulb and garlic cloves on the wooden table in the garden. Explore the differences between hardneck vs softneck garlic and the different garlic types and how they are classified. When perusing ...

Appearance and Characteristics: Softneck garlic is the most common garlic variety found in grocery stores. The several layers of separate cloves and a pliable stem make it well suited for braiding.

the best time to plant garlic, like this German Extra Hardy garlic, in our area is from late September to mid-October, depending on where you live. (Southern Exposure Seed Exchange) Most of us have at ...

Homegrown garlic is such a luxury for cooks who love fresh ingredients. If you’ve ever wondered how to grow garlic, you’ll be pleased to know it’s one of the easiest crops to master. Just plant a few ...

In the spirit of year-round gardening, the second annual Garlic Festival is coming up soon. University of Missouri Extension experts will present a session about the onion’s bulbous relative —e.g., ...

Garlic is steeped in legend and has a long history. It is one of the oldest known food flavorings, and it is a culinary staple in many kitchens. Growing garlic at home is easy, and now is the time to ...

I haven’t talked much about garlic in this column, partly because we are only now approaching the time to plant. That’s right, garlic will be the last thing you plant in your vegetable garden, usually ...

CORVALLIS – The end of gardening season is approaching but don’t put away your hoe and gardening gloves just yet. The best time to plant garlic is now through November. Garlic roots develop in the ...