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Keene Garlic Seasonal Order Shipping Guide
Many of our products are shipped seasonally. Check out the Keene Garlic Seasonal Order Shipping Guide to find out all the important dates you need to know! Spring Offerings Pre-orders for Spring Products open January 15th! Organic Seed Potatoes, Spring Garlic, Onion Sets & Shallot Sets –Zones 8-10: Order Shipping starts late February (Spring Garlic…
Read MoreSix Rare Garlic Varieties That We Tested This Year
At Keene Garlic, we continue to be fascinated by all of the unique varieties of garlic that are available. Over the years we have expanded our collection to consistently provide our customers with new and exciting garlic varieties to plant and eat. We offer everything from creamy and sweet varieties like Vietnamese Red to varieties…
Read MoreBulk Garlic and Wholesale
Keene Garlic is still your #1 source for bulk garlic discounts and buying garlic at wholesale prices. We have bulk deals on both Certified Organic and Naturally grown. Keep reading; this covers bulk garlic availability, How To, and everything you need to know about buying in bulk this year from Keene Garlic. While we have…
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 MorePotato Planting Instructions
General Potato Growing Information: Potatoes can be planted as soon as the ground can be worked, although some folks wait a bit to make sure the soil is not too wet. Soil temp around 45F is ideal. In Wisconsin, we shoot for getting our potatoes by the end of April. A light frost can be…
Read MoreGarden Focaccia Bread
Dreaming of spring is one of the only things getting us through this long Wisconsin winter. Our gardens may not be blooming yet, but this homemade garden focaccia bread sure is! On top of a soft and pillowy base, cherry tomatoes and garlic cloves open like petals, with long cilantro stalks for stems. Fresh herbs…
Read MoreKeene Garlic PBS Garden Expo Presentation 2022
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 MoreCheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Soup
It’s getting cold outside, and you know what that means – it’s soup season! This Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Soup is full of simple, wholesome ingredients. It’s warm, cozy, and comforting. It’s cheesy. It also has loads of vegetables – but you don’t feel like you’re eating a healthy vegetable soup. The broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, carrots,…
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 MoreFrequently Asked Questions
Here at Keene Garlic, we take pride in ensuring that all of our customers grow a successful garlic crop. If you’re new to growing garlic, it’s normal to have a lot of questions regarding garlic care. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions that we’ve gotten from our customers over the years. If…
Read MoreGreen Garlic Pesto Recipe
With its fresh, mellow flavor, green garlic (also known as young garlic) is a much-anticipated sign of spring. This rare gourmet treat has a green onion texture with a mild garlic flavor. Green garlic is easy to turn into a flavorful spring pesto in which the green garlic takes the place of the basil found…
Read MoreFeatured Garlic Varieties
We have many garlic varieties available for fall shipping. Each variety has distinct features, including its appearance, flavor, storage, and origin. Read more to learn about some of our favorite garlic varieties, as well as discover the best fits for your fall garden. We are now taking pre-orders for fall shipping, so reserve your garlic…
Read MoreONION TRANSPLANTS PLANTING GUIDE
Planting Onions
Read More5 Tips for Spring Garlic Care
How to grow garlic and the 5 tips for spring garlic care.
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
Garlic is a heavy feeder and with it being a long season crop, you will want to make sure it has plenty of nutrients to draw from. A good fertilization in the fall goes a long way to get your garlic some food during the winter. Once spring comes, you will want to continue to…
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 MoreRoasted Garlic Potato Corn Chowder with Bratwurst and Peppers by Keene Garlic
Wisconsin Winter Soup – Wisconsin produces the best gourmet garlic, so we add that to our other Wisconsin produce to make a wonderful flavored chowder..
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