Garlic
The throes of winter
Spring is just around the corner, but don’t get too excited yet! We’re still deep in the throes of winter, even on the west coast.
I used my meat thermometer today to test the ground temperature, aaaand, we’re still frozen solid. A chilly 31 degrees Fahrenheit, or -1 degree Celsius .
Still, if you’re like me, now is the time when you really begin to crave the outdoors and start planning your garden for Spring.
If you’re so inclined, now is the time to get your onions and garlic in order. You can start your seeds indoor now, or purchase sets (little teeny tiny onion and garlic cloves that are ready to sprout and grow) and pry them into the ground. If you find yourself balking at the price of garlic sets at the gardening store, don’t worry you’re not alone. It can be crazy expensive for how much you get!
Tip of the week: go to a grocery store that carries fresh organic garlic (and yes, the organic part is important!) and stick a few heads in the bottom of your fridge for a week in a paper bag (this is called “forcing”).
Then plant as you normally would- separate into cloves and space apart in the ground. It’s way cheaper than buying sets from a garden store. Tried, tested and true.
Cracked Pot Pix
