Item Number: BF340
Growing Great Garlic
A Practical Guide to Growing Garlic
Garlic is one of the most rewarding crops for both home gardeners and market growers, and Growing Great Garlic by Ron Engeland remains a trusted resource for cultivating it successfully. As the first garlic-growing book written specifically for organic gardeners and small-scale farmers, it combines practical, field-tested advice with a clear, engaging style developed from over 15 years of farming experience.
Inside, the author covers everything from choosing the right garlic varieties for your climate to preparing soil, planting, and managing the crop organically. Detailed sections explain how to control weeds, manage pests and diseases naturally, and optimize irrigation for healthy bulb development. You’ll also learn post-harvest techniques, including curing and storage, to preserve quality and flavor for months. For those looking to sell their garlic, the book offers guidance on grading, packaging, and marketing to maximize returns.
This 213-page softcover, published in 1998 by Filaree Productions, is more than just a how-to guide—it’s a comprehensive reference for anyone serious about producing top-quality garlic sustainably. Suitable for gardeners of all skill levels, it’s an essential addition to the organic grower’s library.
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- Author: Ron Engeland
- Format: Softcover, 213 pages
- Publisher: Filaree Productions
- Year: 1998
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Dimensions: 9.0"L x 6.0"W x 0.5"H
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This book is incredibly accessible and educational -- and impressively detailed! Totally dedicated to organic and sustainable small-scale farming. It's perhaps more than the average backyard farmer needs, but it offered us really excellent education that I know we'll carry across all my organic veg gardening projects!
Botany can be a boring read, however Growing Great Garlic makes the growing of garlic entertaining and informative. If you have never grown garlic and want to know how, this is the book for you.
I loved this book. Known about the book for a few garlic growing seasons, but hadn't had a chance to read it for myself. Great reference book for anyone growing garlic.