Garlic is a species of bulbous flowering plant in the genus Allium. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive, Welsh onion and Chinese onion
Green garlic is a good way to expand your market garden or savor a green bite in the early spring. Here are tips on how to select, plant, raise and harvest green garlic for market.
Contrary to popular belief, green garlic isn’t some exotic, mysterious variety of garlic. Green garlic is what you get when a crop of garlic is harvested early. Yep! It is simply young but otherwise regular garlic. Yet green garlic is far from average! It is delectably flavorful, versatile, and easy to work with! Speaking of “regular” garlic, an article all about how to plant, grow, harvest, cure, and store garlic is coming soon. The “how to grow” section will apply to green garlic as well. Stay tuned!
