hardneck garlic

How Far Down Should You Cut Garlic Scapes?

📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Harvesting Garlic Scapes ✂️ How Low Should You Cut? Standard advice says to cut or snap only the curly top part of the scape to leave maximum foliage on the plant. However, some experienced growers cut the scape very low on the stalk—taking the top two leaves with it. The lower … Read more

Overwintering Garlic Guide: When to Plant, Feed, and Harvest

📌 Editor’s Note: Hardneck Garlic in Cold Climates 🌍 Climate Context: This article is written by a grower in St. Petersburg, Russia, which corresponds to USDA Zone 4/5. Fall planting is the absolute best way to grow large, flavorful hardneck garlic in cold winter climates. 🌱 Key Takeaway: Hardneck garlic requires a period of cold … Read more