Garlic is a beloved aromatic plant that is a staple in a myriad of cuisines. It’s also been used for centuries for its purported healing properties, including protecting against the common cold and ...

Do not plant garlic in insufficient sun, poorly draining soil, or next to legume crops. Avoid growing garlic in containers less than 6 to 8 inches deep. Skip areas with very alkaline soils and where ...

Garlic needs a cold period in order to reach maturity. Knowing the right time to plant garlic is key to a successful harvest. While this root crop depends on cooler temperatures to grow and thrive, ...

Fall-planted garlic grows at the Iowa State University Student Organic Farm north of Ames. Garlic may not be the first crop that comes to mind when thinking of Iowa, but many varieties do very well in ...

Whether you are new to gardening or a seasoned pro, garlic is a fairly easy crop to grow, and now is the time to start planting your garlic for a harvest early next summer. When planting garlic, the ...

Garlic is an excellent, nutritious ingredient used in a variety of large meals and small recipes for centuries throughout the world. Civilizations across human history have used garlic for medicinal ...

Garlic is one of my favorite vegetables to grow. There’s just something about planting a crop in the fall when everything else in the vegetable garden is finished. Since garlic is planted in the fall, ...