Learn how to grow and care for garlic, an allium that thrives in a variety of conditions and can be used in the kitchen.

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 ...

To plant the garlic you will break the bulb into its individual cloves. Use the larger cloves for planting. Set them each with the pointed tip up, an inch or two deep, ...

Let’s say you wish to plant two hardneck bulbs which have 12 cloves per bulb; you’re actually planting 24 garlic plants. Softneck garlic with more cloves per bulb will grow more plants.

So many of us have fallen head over heels in love with Sicilian Honey Garlic. Here's how to grow this graceful allium ...

Once you grow your own garlic, you’ll have planting stock for years to follow since you can your plant recently harvested bulbs. Check local garden centers or mail order for planting stock.

To plant, break apart the garlic bulbs into individual cloves just as you do in the kitchen, only this time keep the paper-like skins on. Place the cloves into the soil about 2 inches deep and ...

Fall planting is not just for wheat farmers. Shrubs, tree saplings and various bulbs can still be planted before winter.Garlic, a critical ingredient in hundreds of healthful recipes, is best ...

Garlic is easily grown in most any climate and fairly neutral soil with a pH between 6.5 to 7.0. For the plumpest and tastiest bulbs, grow garlic in a sunny location and loose, fertile and evenly ...

Each garlic bulb has four to eight cloves, which need to be separated for planting. Plant them 3 to 4 inches apart and about 3 inches deep. Cover and press down the soil over them, watering if the ...