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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

Does Planting Bigger Garlic Cloves Yield Bigger Bulbs?

Quick Summary of the Garlic Debate 🌍 The Core Question: Does planting the largest garlic cloves guarantee the largest harvested bulbs? Growers debate whether genetics and clove size matter more than the physical structure of the soil. 🌱 Soil Structure is Key: A grower noticed that “volunteer” (self-seeded) garlic growing in ultra-fluffy strawberry beds grew … Read more