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    How to Harvest and Store Garlic

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    Harvest garlic in the summer when tops have begun to yellow and partially dry. Garlic will be ready for harvest 90 to 100 days after spring planting and about 8 months after autumn planting. Related articles: When to harvest garlic Kitchen Helpers from Amazon: How to harvest garlic How to cure garlic How to store […] More

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    Onion Family Growing Problems: Troubleshooting

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    Onions and their close relatives–chives, garlic, shallots, and leeks–are among the oldest home garden plants. Allium is the genus for these crops. All varieties of Allium require loose, well-drained soil rich in nitrogen.There are hundreds of varieties of onion family plants. All suffer from similar pests, diseases, and cultural problems Good Products for Pest and […] More

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    Roasted Garlic on Toast

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    Roasted garlic is mellow and warming. Its delicate undertones enhance the flavor of salads and meats. Here, I give you a recipe for pairing roasted garlic with olive oil to flavor your favorite toasted bread. Print Roasted Garlic on Toast Author Steve Albert Yield 15-20 slices of toast Choose good-size garlic bulbs with big cloves […] More