Like humans who have similar traits to our relatives, so does the plant genus, Allium, part of the Amaryllidaceae family. The Allium genus is made up of edibles (onion, garlic, leeks, chives) and ...

Although you don’t usually plant garlic until mid-October the topic needs some attention now. Garlic is easy to grow, a good companion plant, usually not eaten by wildlife and very popular. Note ...

Yes, you can grow garlic in containers. If there is a lack of garden space in full sun, then container growing could be good for you. Gardeners who have had problems with white rot and Fusarium basal ...

One of the easiest crops to grow in the home garden is garlic. You plant it in the fall and harvest it in mid-June. And once it is in the soil it requires almost no care, other than applying a thick ...

Garlic needs a cold period in order to reach maturity. Knowing the right time to plant garlic is key to a successful harvest. While this root crop depends on cooler temperatures to grow and thrive, ...

Garlic is a beloved aromatic plant that is a staple in a myriad of cuisines. It’s also been used for centuries for its purported healing properties, including protecting against the common cold and ...

As mentioned in previous columns, fall is the best time to plant garlic. When selecting your garlic, be sure to purchase bulbs specifically for planting or be sure to check with your farmer (or store) ...

October is the perfect month for planting in Texas. Cloves must be planted in the fall in order for them to receive the required chilling to form bulbs next spring. If you want a great harvest of ...

I was surprised to learn recently that, according to Google Trends data gathered by AllAboutGardening.com, the most popular fall-planted crop in the United States is.... garlic. My guess would have ...

Here’s why garlic should be planted in October or November. Debi J. of Windsor asks: How and when do you plant garlic? The ideal time to plant garlic is in the fall, in October and November, before ...

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a rewarding crop for the home gardener. I am always amazed that the growth it pushes out in fall survives through the winter to produce a harvestable vegetable in summer. If ...