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Growing Garlic in Warmer Climates
At Keene Garlic, we’re based in Wisconsin, where cold winters naturally provide the conditions garlic needs to thrive. However, through research and feedback from growers across the country, we’ve learned what works best in warmer regions so you can still achieve a successful harvest—even without a true winter. Although growing garlic in a warmer climate…
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 & Leek Planting Guide
Planting Onions & Leeks
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
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.…
Read MoreRoasted Garlic Potato Corn Chowder with Bratwurst & Peppers
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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