https://www.wildkinhomestead.org/blog-1 daily 0.75 2025-10-07 https://www.wildkinhomestead.org/blog-1/garlic-planting-guide monthly 0.5 2025-10-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68b9fad2dfb8f77704fb89e0/98b465f9-07cc-4a8d-abf8-1e9c7b46d25a/WildkinHomestead-8b.jpg Blog - Garlic Planting Guide - When to plant your garlic outside Garlic is almost always planted in the Fall for a late spring to early summer harvest. Depending on the variety garlic can take 8 to 10 month to grow, and does need a period of vernalization to form bulbs. While garlic is frost hardy it should be planted 4 to 6 weeks before your first hard freeze, this will allow the cloves to establish roots before forming a head. If you need to delay planting your garlic you can store whole bulbs (do not separate into cloves) in a cool, dry place with plenty of ventilation, avoiding direct sunlight. A mesh, burlap or open paper bag is ideal to allow airflow. Do not store your garlic in the refrigerator, as this will promote early sprouting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68b9fad2dfb8f77704fb89e0/56fea599-db1d-458c-bf32-6313a570b084/wildkin_homestead-1.jpg Blog - Garlic Planting Guide - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68b9fad2dfb8f77704fb89e0/64074ba8-b5b0-455e-8654-882a545dfd65/wildkin_homestead-5-2.jpg Blog - Garlic Planting Guide - Garlic Scapes Scapes are the tender green flower stalks that form on hardneck garlic in the Spring. Without adequate periods of cold exposure your garlic may not develop scapes. They are prized for their mild, fresh garlic flavor and versatility in the kitchen. They can be grilled, roasted, sautéed, or blended into a pesto or other sauces. Scapes should be removed from the plant before the flower head blooms, this way the plant focuses it’s energy on bulb development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68b9fad2dfb8f77704fb89e0/65d42b0c-ede3-4830-95de-47d29271fd8f/wildkin_homestead-16.jpg Blog - Garlic Planting Guide - Curing your garlic You can use garlic immediately after harvesting, however if you want to store your garlic you will need to properly cure the bulbs. Curing garlic will also help improve its flavor! You can lay the bulbs (roots and stems still attached) on screens, allowing space between each bulb for good air circulation, or hang the bulbs in bundles of up to 20 in a warm, dry, very well ventilated area - avoid any direct sun or rain. Allow them to cure for 3 to 4 weeks until the roots and leaves have fully dried. Check regularly for any mold or decay due to moisture. If you live in an area with high humidity you might consider using a fan. 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