Growing & Using Garlic

by Glenn Andrews

For the true garlic lover, there are never too many ways to enjoy this savory, aromatic and healthful herb. Garlic's sweet, pungent flavor is extremely versatile and lends excitement to just about any dish. And best of all, it's easy to grow garlic in your own garden!

Self-proclaimed garlicaholic Glenn Andrews provides easy-to-follow directions for growing, harvesting, and preserving your own crop of fresh garlic. She also offers simple instructions for making roasted, smoked, and pickled garlic as well as delicious garlicky recipes for condiments, appetizers, soups, salads, side dishes, sauces, and entrees.

Softcover. 32 pages. Storey Publishing, LLC 1998.

The guide is useful for comparing hardneck and softneck types, planning planting depth and spacing, understanding scapes, and deciding when bulbs are ready to lift and cure. Adapt the timing to local winters and spring heat, and begin with healthy planting stock suited to the region. Storage life varies by variety and curing conditions, so inspect bulbs regularly and retain only sound cloves for the next planting cycle.

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