Posts by Keene Garlic
Bulk Wholesale Garlic
We offer Bulk Wholesale Garlic for those interested in growing a substantial garlic crop. We all know that starting with high-quality seed stock is the first step to success for not only home gardens but also garlic farms. Keene Garlic offers a bulk discount on some tried and true varieties in increments of 10lb, 20lb,…
Read MoreGarlic Bulb Sizes
Not Sure what size to choose? Jumbo Size – Jumbo planting size 2.25″+, but most fall right around 2.25″ and can get to 2.75+” but the super jumbo are rare. Although we grow quite a bit of super jumbo sizes, we do save those to replant ourselves. If you want the largest bulbs, order JUMBO size.…
Read MoreKeene Garlic PBS Garden Expo Presentation 2023
How to Grow Garlic In Wisconsin Tips & Tricks Keene Garlic is presenting at the PBS Madison Garden Expo February 11 and 12, 2022 on “How to Grow Garlic in Wisconsin – Tips and Tricks”. We will be introducing Keene Garlic and all our offerings. This spring we have certified organic onions, garlic, and shallots. …
Read MorePotato Planting Instructions
General Potato Growing Information: Soil Prep for Potato Planting: Potato Seed Prep: Potato Planting: -If you want “Baby” potatoes, you can plant them in the 6”-8” range. Most other varieties do best around 12” apart. Some folks choose to plant Kennebecs a bit closer, at around 10” apart, so they don’t get too big. STEP…
Read MoreGarlic Scapes
The Edible Flower The garlic scape is the edible flower stalk found on certain members of the allium family. They have a flavor that is milder than the garlic clove, and a broad spectrum of uses from soups to salads to garnishes. The garlic scape is an allium delicacy that is highly prized and traditionally…
Read MoreGarlic Scape Recipes
Garlic Scape Uses – First let us open the door to the broad spectrum of uses garlic scapes have in the culinary world. The garlic scape is an allium delicacy that is highly prized and traditionally used in Korean, Southern & Eastern European cuisine because of its subtle garlic flavor & tender-crisp texture. In Korean…
Read MoreGrowing Garlic in Warmer Climates
Keene Garlic is based in Wisconsin. As such, our experiences with growing garlic are based upon working in a colder climate. For those you who live in warmer climates, we have researched best practices from around the United States, gathering data and experiences from growers working in warmer climates and various soil compositions, to bring…
Read MoreONION TRANSPLANTS PLANTING GUIDE
Planting Onions
Read MoreGreen Spring Garlic
Green spring garlic may look like green onions, but it’s actually immature garlic plants that haven’t formed into bulbs yet! These plants are usually in this form in early spring beginning in May and lasting until the garlic starts to bulb in June or July for most of the United States. You will find green…
Read MorePlanting Garlic in the Spring
How to plant spring garlic
Read MoreSpring Garlic Fertilizing
It’s no secret that garlic is a heavy feeder with a long growing season. Therefore, it is essential to make sure your soil has the nutrients it needs to grow the biggest, healthiest bulbs possible. We start with a good fertilization in the fall at planting time, to give the garlic a boost before winter.…
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