In Massachusetts, the harvest time for garlic is usually mid-summer. The plant will be ready for harvest when it has no more leaves on the bottom of the stalk. The plant will also have matured heads, which means that it is ready for harvesting. If you’d like to enjoy this delicious vegetable for longer, harvest…
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How Do You Know When Garlic is Ready to Harvest?
If you have been wondering when garlic is ready to harvest, you’ve come to the right place. While discolored leaves are not the only indication that the plant is ready, they are a good indicator. This discoloration usually appears around the leaf tips, and is a sign that the plant is switching gears and focusing…
When To Harvest Hardneck Garlic (A Gardener’s Guide)
The first step in harvesting garlic is to dry it. Softneck garlic should be dry for at least two weeks. To tell when garlic is ready, look for wrinkled skins and wiry roots. When harvesting hardneck garlic, cut the stems a few inches above the head, then brush off the dirt. When harvesting braided softneck…
Do You Harvest Garlic Before or After it Flowers?
Growing garlic isn’t that difficult, but it does require some attention. Birds can easily pull it out of the ground, so it’s important to cover it with netting. It’s also important to keep it free from weeds, so you can avoid competing for space and nutrients. Water your garlic only during long dry spells. You…
What Does Garlic Look Like When Growing?
Growing garlic is easy, and requires little maintenance, but the best crops are the result of proper care and attention. The most common mistake is over-watering. Here are some tips to make sure your plants are healthy and growing properly. Also, learn how to recognize garlic varieties. Hopefully, this information will help you get started…
Can You Dig Potatoes Before They Are Flowered?
If you are growing potatoes, you need to wait a few weeks before digging them. This will give the tubers time to develop thicker skins, which will allow them to remain more stable while being stored. However, you can cut off foliage as soon as it begins to die. Planting early maincrop potatoes Planting early…
How Tall Do French Beans Grow?
Unlike many other varieties of beans, French beans can grow up to 20 inches in height. They can be divided into two types: dwarf and climbing. Dwarf varieties do not require staking — while climbing varieties need support. Bamboo canes planted in a double row are the traditional method for supporting climbing French beans. However, you…
Rambling Rose vs. Climbing Rose: Differences (+ Uses)
In this article, we’ll look at the main difference between the Rambling rose and the Climbing rose. When choosing a rose for your garden, it is important to consider whether to plant a climbing or rambling rose. Climbing roses are generally easier to train and tend to cover a wider area. However, rambling roses are…
When To Harvest Garlic Planted In October
The best time to harvest garlic planted in October is early in the fall. Planting garlic in late summer and early fall helps the cloves establish their root system before the first frost. This prevents the plants from being damaged by the first frost, and they also have more time to continue growing. Make sure…
Do Bush Beans Need Support? (Read this first)
Bush bean varieties don’t require support, and this makes them great for smaller gardens, container gardening, and for beginners. They don’t require trellises or stakes and can be grown in two rows. Their bush-like growth habit means they’ll produce all of their beans at once and die back naturally once they’ve been harvested. They can…