Two main types of garlic are grown in the garden: hardneck and softneck varieties. Hardneck garlic varieties produce large, easy to peel bulbs that have dramatic and distinctive flavors.

The world record for the heaviest garlic bulb is held by Robert Kirkpatrick of Eureka, California, when his bulb weighed in at 1.19 kg in 1985. While we’re not guaranteeing you’ll reach record levels ...

Think about buying garlic at the supermarket; what’s the selection like? You’re given just one type of basic garlic bulb from a grocery store basket to bring home to finish your special sauce.

If you don't have aluminum foil on hand to roast your garlic, there's no need to worry because there's a simple workaround that uses this type of bakeware.

Everything you need to know about growing garlic, including how to choose the best type for your climate and recognize it is ready for harvest.

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Both types require well-drained soil rich in organic matter to produce the best yields. Visual Distinctions: Bulbs and Cloves The bulb structure of softneck garlic typically includes multiple layers ...

Garlic cloves are planted in the fall for harvest next summer. A well prepared garden bed is essential. Save your best bulbs for planting.

Fall is bulb-planting time in western Pennsylvania. That means not only flowers like daffodils and tulips, but delicious, pungent garlic, as well.

Softneck garlic varieties perform well in warm climates because they do not require vernalization to initiate bulb formation.