Garlic Growing Tips from the Farm
Growing garlic well takes know-how. Here we cover everything from choosing varieties and fall planting to curing, storing, and cooking your harvest — written from our small farm in Coburg, Oregon.
Garlic Growing Tips
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How to Grow Solo Garlic (and Why Southern Gardeners Have a Natural Advantage)
Solo garlic — single-clove bulbs with no segments to peel apart — is easier to grow than most people realize. Southern gardeners have a natural...
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Can You Plant Garlic in Spring? (What to Expect and How to Do It Right)
Yes, you can plant garlic in spring and still get a harvest. But spring planting comes with real tradeoffs most gardeners don't know about. Here's...
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How to Refrigerate Seed Garlic Before Planting (and Why Vernalization Matters in Warm Climates)
Growing garlic in a warm climate? Learn why garlic needs cold to form bulbs and how to refrigerate seed garlic before planting to simulate winter.
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Grow Green Garlic Fast: From Planting to Harvest in Just Weeks
Green garlic is immature garlic harvested before the bulb develops — tender, mild, and ready in weeks. Here's how to grow it, when to harvest,...
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How to Plant Garlic for Bigger Bulbs (Step-by-Step Guide)
Learn how to plant garlic for bigger bulbs with proven steps covering clove selection, planting depth, spacing, soil, and mulch.
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What Are Garlic Scapes (and When to Cut Them for Bigger Bulbs)
What are garlic scapes and when should you cut them? Learn how scapes affect bulb size and how to use them in the kitchen.
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Why Your Garlic Didn't Form Bulbs (or Grew Small) and How to Fix It
Garlic that formed rounds instead of cloves, or came out small? Learn the most common causes and exactly how to fix them for next season.
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When to Harvest Garlic (and How to Cure It Properly)
Not sure when to harvest garlic? Learn the right timing, how to harvest properly, and how to cure garlic so it stores for months.
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How to Grow Garlic: A Complete Guide from Planting to Harvest
A complete guide to growing garlic at home, from choosing the right variety through planting, spring care, scape removal, harvest, curing, and storage. Based on...
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How to Water Garlic (When and How Much)
Learn how to water garlic for bigger bulbs — when to start, how much to use, when to stop before harvest, and how we manage...
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Mulch for Garlic: What Works (and What Doesn't)
Is mulch worth it for garlic? Here's what worked, what didn't, and how mulch affects weeds, moisture, and bulb size — including our hard-won experience...
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When to Plant Garlic: Timing by Zone, Region, and Variety
Timing matters more than most people realize. Here's exactly when to plant by zone, region, and variety — including soil temperature guidance and what happens...
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Hardneck vs. Softneck Garlic: Which Variety Should You Plant?
A side-by-side breakdown of all six Earthwise varieties across flavor, storage, ease of peeling, and climate fit — so you can plant exactly what your...
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Why You Must Rotate Garlic Crops (and How to Avoid White Rot)
Growing garlic in the same place year after year increases the risk of white rot — a soil-borne disease that can make soil unusable for...
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Should You Soak Garlic Cloves Before Planting?
It's a common pre-planting step, but not a required one. Here's when soaking helps, when to skip it, and how to do it right.
Should You Soak Garlic Cloves Before Planting?
