The Dallas Garden School

A Clove Affair with Garlic

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Do you love garlic in your favorite dishes but wonder how you can successfully grow it in North Texas? If you’ve ever been intimidated by growing garlic or simply aren’t sure where to start, this episode is exactly what you need!

Garlic is one of the most rewarding vegetables you can plant. It’s easy to store, incredibly versatile in the kitchen, and surprisingly fun to grow.

In today’s episode, I share all my best tips and tricks to make garlic growing a breeze, including:

  •  Why mid-October is your garlic planting sweet spot (and how to nail the timing).

  •  Where to find high-quality seed garlic and why supermarket garlic just won’t cut it.

  •  Shopping resources and tips.

  •  How to choose the right garlic varieties, including hard neck types you’ve probably been told you can’t grow (spoiler alert: you totally can!).

  •  Smart soil prep strategies, including why compost from big-box stores is a gardener’s worst enemy and how expanded shale can completely transform your clay soil.

  •  The secret to spacing and clove selection for the biggest, best bulbs you've ever grown.

    • Ready to become a garlic-growing expert and make this one of your most successful gardening seasons yet? Listen in and let’s get growing!

    00:00 Welcome to the Texas Gardening Podcast

    00:33 Preparing for October: Planting Garlic

    02:06 Choosing the Right Garlic for Your Garden

    03:22 Where to Buy Seed Garlic

    04:47 Types of Garlic: Hard Neck vs. Soft Neck

    08:15 Preparing Your Garden Bed for Garlic

    11:42 Planting Garlic: Tips and Techniques

    12:29 Additional Resources and Conclusion

     

    RESOURCES MENTIONED:

    Awesome Alliums eBook: https://learn.thedallasgarden.com/awesome-alliums-ebook

    Your complete step-by-step guide for growing amazing garlic and onions in North Texas. Discover detailed planting, care, harvesting, and curing instructions to ensure a bumper crop every season.

     

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