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![]() By drdawg | I have covered some of the history of garlic, some of the misconceptions related to garlic, and the growing/harvesting/storage of garlic. Let's now look at some of the more readily available varieties so that we understand what characteristics they will have and how they are similar yet different in bulb/clove color, size, flavor, and pungency. [View the item] |
mom2goldens May 5, 2015 7:02 PM CST |
Another great article, Ken. You've introduced me to some varieties I've never heard of before, and would love to try. Really interesting information on the Creole garlic--I'd always heard it was a softneck variety. Definitely sounds like something I would love to try when I have the opportunity. |
drdawg May 5, 2015 7:06 PM CST |
I hate to say this, since I really need my "cash" crop to do well, but garlic is really easy to grow. Plant it in the fall and you can practically forget it until May. That's a little simplified, but compared to the tropical plants that are my real passion, growing garlic is a piece of cake. drdawg (Ken Ramsey) - Tropical Plants & More http://www.tropicalplantsandmo... I don't have gray hair, I have wisdom-highlights. I must be very wise. |
blue23rose May 6, 2015 4:55 AM CST |
Thank you for all this information. It was very interesting to read! Vickie May all your weeds be wildflowers. ~Author Unknown |
drdawg May 6, 2015 6:10 AM CST |
![]() ![]() drdawg (Ken Ramsey) - Tropical Plants & More http://www.tropicalplantsandmo... I don't have gray hair, I have wisdom-highlights. I must be very wise. |
Oberon46 May 6, 2015 9:29 AM CST |
Another great article. Talk about muddying water... ![]() ![]() ![]() |
drdawg May 6, 2015 9:36 AM CST |
No, the water is clearing. Thanks, Mary. I'll try to keep Damien happy. ![]() drdawg (Ken Ramsey) - Tropical Plants & More http://www.tropicalplantsandmo... I don't have gray hair, I have wisdom-highlights. I must be very wise. |
Claudia May 6, 2015 4:27 PM CST |
Just read your series and enjoyed all the articles. I had idea there were different types of garlic. A must read for my DH who is the cook here. Maybe I will try growing some. I am the gardener here. ![]() “Once in a while it really hits people that they don’t have to experience the world in the way they have been told to.” - Alan Keightley |
drdawg May 6, 2015 5:00 PM CST |
Go for it, Claudia. These garlics are simply amazing in both flavor and pungency. It is hard for me to describe them or compare them to what we get in our grocery stores. The problem you'll have is that when you and your husband taste them and begin to use them, it is hard to save enough to plant in the fall. That's my problem! ![]() drdawg (Ken Ramsey) - Tropical Plants & More http://www.tropicalplantsandmo... I don't have gray hair, I have wisdom-highlights. I must be very wise. |
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