Garlic Scapes

[GotGarlic]

Originally Posted by blissful

University/college extension services are excellent sources of information. Thanks GotGarlic.

You're welcome. I'm a master gardener, so I use them a lot

[blissful]

Originally Posted by GotGarlic

You're welcome. I'm a master gardener, so I use them a lot

Awesome. I use them for approved methods for canning/dehydrating/freezing.

[GotGarlic]

Originally Posted by blissful

Awesome. I use them for approved methods for canning/dehydrating/freezing.

I've noticed lol You seem to have quite an amazing garden.

[blissful]

Thanks! We've been working 5 garden areas pretty consistently these past few years.

I just wanted to point out that a master gardener has qualifications. Course work and training, volunteer hours, testing/exams for certification, ongoing volunteer hours and education in subsequent years, all according to the particular university/college extension service requirements. I think that all that gives a master gardener a well rounded view of gardening and more experience. It's impressive!

[GotGarlic]

Thanks so much, blissful! We have quite an admiration society going here!

Working the help desk is one of my favorite ways to volunteer. I always learn something new when people bring in a plant or bug problem.

[blissful]

GotGarlic, I know another master gardener in Wisconsin. They are the most helpful informative friendly people I know! Our garlic will be harvested in the next 2-3 weeks, we have 4 kinds this year. I bet you have 'gotgarlic' too!

[GotGarlic]

Originally Posted by blissful

GotGarlic, I know another master gardener in Wisconsin. They are the most helpful informative friendly people I know! Our garlic will be harvested in the next 2-3 weeks, we have 4 kinds this year. I bet you have 'gotgarlic' too!

I do, but I live on a small city lot, so not a lot of space for it. I plant it whenever it sprouts in the kitchen. Right now, I have about 10 heads curing. It's clearly not enough to feed my habit

[PrincessFiona60]

I recently took care of a Master Gardener...he was thrilled to help us with our garden questions.

Next summer we are getting a vegetable garden going over at Mom's, I want to grow our own garlic. Any tips?

[GotGarlic]

Originally Posted by PrincessFiona60

I recently took care of a Master Gardener...he was thrilled to help us with our garden questions.

Next summer we are getting a vegetable garden going over at Mom's, I want to grow our own garlic. Any tips?

My knowledge is specific to zone 8 Here's info from Wyoming's extension service. Looks like it's a fall-planting crop, even there. You can plant it in containers, since it doesn't grow very deep.

General: Gardening | Resources | Barnyards & Backyards | University of Wyoming

Garlic (PDF): Garlic puts fall gusto in your garden, summer zest in kitchen

[blissful]

My garlic knowledge is specific to zones 4-5. Joy's Garlic