Thank you Laura for your videos. I’m in Zone 5B in NY and I was taught to harvest hard neck a bit differently. Scapes appear and when they curl into the loop, harvest them. Then allow the garlic to continue to grow. All the energy that was going to the scape will now go into the garlic bulb. When the leaves on the bottom brown, (count up 3 or 4) then harvest. The bulbs will be much bigger! Best of luck!
You know what I really like about your videos? For those of us following each video as they release, they're "real time". You dont do time skips to months later and there's instant progress. We're on the journey with you and thats what I appreciate. Just thought I'd share my thoughts! Have a nice day 😀
I just harvested all of my 125 garlics! I normally harvest my garlic right around 4th of July. But the stems were already flapping over. So I harvested them. Your own garden-grown garlic is the best! I promise! Once you have tried it, you will be hooked on growing garlics during fall.
We dry and cure garlic using the shelves from one of those wire storage racks you can pick up at a big box store, propped up on sawhorses. The garlic heads have air circulating around them at all times, and when fully cured they can be trimmed and cleaned easily, with all of the dirt and mess falling below.
Cami Richardson I just wash, chop, lightly saute before adding other ingredients. They have a mild garlic flavour. Excellent in salads and grilled sandwiches.
I've never grown garlic, but now I really want to! I'm such an impatient gardener...green beans are my favorite to grow (for my taste buds) because they grow the fastest and produce all season! Thanks for all the great info :)
I never bother letting the scapes mature at all. As soon as they appear I remove them so all the plant's focus is on the bulbs. If you're NOT going to use them for cooking, I'd suggest doing the same.
Awesome video! Just seeing what the actual plants look like told me I got awhile before mine are ready 😅. Can't wait to see how mine turn out later in spring
I know it’s not “gardening “ but I would love to see a video of you using the scapes in your cooking, the garlic all looks great looking forward to the next step videos!
You make it look doable thank you! You have given me so much motivation to do things instead of thinking about doing things. Thank you for your videos!
I've deliberately held off on watching this so that I could watch the process happen all together. I am so excited to see it all come together. I love how easy to follow your tips are Laura. Thank you so much.
Hi Laura! I so love your videos! I live in the Northeast, and up here we can only grow the hard neck varieties.. (Zone 5 like you, but I guess the climate is different) The one thing we do differently is harvest the scapes as soon as they come up. (around the 4th of July) The idea being that taking away the flower scape causes the plant to put it's energy into the head, rather than the flower, so the head can grow larger. The scapes are still perfect for cooking and pickling.
I second that request! That's what I love about Laura's videos. She is very versatile and seems to have many talents. Whether it be art related, decorating, gardening or cooking, she's always enjoyable to watch.
Good Afternoon everyone. I definitely need to plant some garlic because all of our Texmex meals require garlic. Great information on harvesting them. My wife and I are really heavily looking into starting our small vegetable and herb garden. Thanks again for another great update.💚💚💚💚💚💚
It's such a peaceful life, beautiful nature and fresh fruits. No greedy corporations and board director. Wonderful. And it's an honor to have you visit our channel, we can discuss more about our experiences in harvesting and building farms.
A beautiful harvest and I look forward to the posted pictures of the delicious dishes you'll be making with this garlic. So wonderfully informative that I'll be planting garlic next year! Also, the containers up next to your garage looks gorgeous!
What an amazing video, Thank you Laura, I have never grown garlic, I have been curious to see if I could grow garlic but never attempted it, this gives me just enough curiosity to maybe try next year, only on a much smaller scale, lol. I can't wait to see the other videos on the garlic. Thanks once again Laura great video.
Wow, you pose so many opportunity for questions with your garden videos. Garlic..., that is so much garlic; what do you do with it all? Can it be stored for the whole year? If you eat it all, how about sharing some favorite recipes. I would guess I barely use a dozen garlic cloves in a whole year. I know you plan to 'garden to give', but still that is sooo much. I look forward to the continuation of this garlic adventure.
You can rinse the garlic with water right after pulling it and it won’t cause mold issues, especially if you don’t pile them on top of each other and you let them breathe. I always rinse mine heavily immediately and then I hang them up or lay them on a table.
Some say you are supposed to wait to harvest your hard neck varieties until you've finished enjoying harvesting the scapes usually about a month before harvesting the bulbs. Or if you have left the scapes on, the scapes will let you know by turning upwards and pointing straight up towards the sky. So you probably could have left your hardnecks in a while longer until the scapes had straightened out.
So cool!!!! I LOVE EVERY video you guys put out, but I especially love update videos like this; seeing the fruits of your labor is so rewarding! Thanks!
Thanks for the helpful garlic videos! I haven’t grown garlic before, but will be doing so this fall. So, I needed to know this info! Looking forward to “episode 2”. Wishing you a great week ahead!
Looks like a great harvest. Next video can you show close-ups of the different hard-neck varieties? I would love to see the difference between them. Thank you!
Awesome! Definitely want to plant my own this fall. Thanks for all the steps in how to do this! Love that you share the beginning all the way to the table! 💛🦋💛
Really learning alot from your channel, after you plant your garlic, I live in California, 8a-9b when would I plant my garlic, after I plant them, how often do I water them, thanks in advance
There’s a simple chinese home cooking dish using garlic scapes. Basically just dice them up and sauté with pork mince, with a little spring onions and soy sauce for flavour. Simple and delicious, pairs perfectly with steamed rice.
hmmmn, after picking the scapes you should let garlic continue to grow until bottom 3 or 4 leaves are brown and dried. also the scapes should be/ can be picked much longer
Why on earth would anyone give Laura a 👎? Someone must really be having a bad day, maybe a good weeding of the flower bed or veg garden will make them feel better.😄
Hi Laura, I planted some garlic this past fall and its been around 8 months, for some reason the stalks from the garlic are falling over. I was wondering why this is happening? I would appreciate your opinion on this. Thank you for your wonderful videos they truly explain things so clearly and are entertaining to watch too.
I live in a zone 5 but our grow season is only 4 months. We had our last frost on the 11th and its been slow growing here. My garlic looks about half the stalk size from yours. Hope mine turn out just as nice as yours!
Thank you Laura for your videos. I’m in Zone 5B in NY and I was taught to harvest hard neck a bit differently. Scapes appear and when they curl into the loop, harvest them. Then allow the garlic to continue to grow. All the energy that was going to the scape will now go into the garlic bulb. When the leaves on the bottom brown, (count up 3 or 4) then harvest. The bulbs will be much bigger! Best of luck!
I’ve heard this too-so you’re just harvesting the center leaves? This is my first time growing garlic so trying to wrap my head around everything
@@PupusaHotDogyes just the scapes first
You know what I really like about your videos? For those of us following each video as they release, they're "real time". You dont do time skips to months later and there's instant progress. We're on the journey with you and thats what I appreciate. Just thought I'd share my thoughts! Have a nice day 😀
Victoria Seo I totally agree. 😃
Victoria Seo yes, me too!!
Me too. I like to see her plant it and then show us later what happens. I just love what she does here. And she’s such a good teacher.
Victoria Seo I agree also. We are so lucky to have Laura and Aaron!
I love that you get right to the point in your vids and don’t give us a bunch of useless information.
You are such an inspiration for me, you are my virtual garden teacher. God bless you Laura, keep shining!
I just harvested all of my 125 garlics! I normally harvest my garlic right around 4th of July. But the stems were already flapping over. So I harvested them. Your own garden-grown garlic is the best! I promise! Once you have tried it, you will be hooked on growing garlics during fall.
We dry and cure garlic using the shelves from one of those wire storage racks you can pick up at a big box store, propped up on sawhorses. The garlic heads have air circulating around them at all times, and when fully cured they can be trimmed and cleaned easily, with all of the dirt and mess falling below.
Kate Eggleston my parents use an old screen (sliding) door on saw horses.
@You Tube Yes. Curing is just for long term storage purposes.
I definitely plan to plant garlic this fall!
Well, have you??
Go for it
Please consider showing us a video with the cooking of the garlic scapes. I didn't know you could cook and eat them!
Cami Richardson I just wash, chop, lightly saute before adding other ingredients. They have a mild garlic flavour. Excellent in salads and grilled sandwiches.
I've never grown garlic, but now I really want to! I'm such an impatient gardener...green beans are my favorite to grow (for my taste buds) because they grow the fastest and produce all season! Thanks for all the great info :)
I love these vegetable gardening videos! Can't wait for the follow up video.
I never bother letting the scapes mature at all. As soon as they appear I remove them so all the plant's focus is on the bulbs. If you're NOT going to use them for cooking, I'd suggest doing the same.
Nothing beats homegrown garlic!!!
You've got a wonderful harvest there!!!! 🌻
Garlic is so beautiful and beneficial. Great video
Oh Laura, you did a great job!
Wow! That's a lot of garlic. The people you share with will be very fortunate.
Awesome video! Just seeing what the actual plants look like told me I got awhile before mine are ready 😅. Can't wait to see how mine turn out later in spring
Thank you for a very informative video.
I never thought I would be excited to grow garlic but I can’t wait to plant some this fall. Your enthusiasm is contagious!! Thanks
I know it’s not “gardening “ but I would love to see a video of you using the scapes in your cooking, the garlic all looks great looking forward to the next step videos!
You and Ann Readon are 2 of the most amazing people on CZcams.
You make it look doable thank you! You have given me so much motivation to do things instead of thinking about doing things. Thank you for your videos!
I've deliberately held off on watching this so that I could watch the process happen all together. I am so excited to see it all come together. I love how easy to follow your tips are Laura. Thank you so much.
Awesome video! Straight to the point. Thank you!
Hi Laura! I so love your videos! I live in the Northeast, and up here we can only grow the hard neck varieties.. (Zone 5 like you, but I guess the climate is different) The one thing we do differently is harvest the scapes as soon as they come up. (around the 4th of July) The idea being that taking away the flower scape causes the plant to put it's energy into the head, rather than the flower, so the head can grow larger. The scapes are still perfect for cooking and pickling.
Wow!!! Loved it. I hope you will introduce some cooking videos as you use the produce. ❤️
I second that request! That's what I love about Laura's videos. She is very versatile and seems to have many talents. Whether it be art related, decorating, gardening or cooking, she's always enjoyable to watch.
Garlic scapes, cooking...YES!!!
Great information. You’re videos are the best gardening videos I’ve watched so far.
I have never seen garlic harvested to prepare to store. Thank you so much for this video. I am excited to see the complete process.
I never knew what type of garlic I had until this video. Hard neck. Cool. Thanks Laura.
WOW!! great harvest!!
Good Afternoon everyone. I definitely need to plant some garlic because all of our Texmex meals require garlic. Great information on harvesting them. My wife and I are really heavily looking into starting our small vegetable and herb garden. Thanks again for another great update.💚💚💚💚💚💚
Your hair is beautiful! 💙
love your videos so much Thanks for sharing, more vlogs like this keep it up! Love from the Philippines.
Great job Laura
It's such a peaceful life, beautiful nature and fresh fruits. No greedy corporations and board director. Wonderful. And it's an honor to have you visit our channel, we can discuss more about our experiences in harvesting and building farms.
I'M new in gardening, thanks for your video it's very informative 👍🏼 👌
Garlic scapes fried with potatoes and onions is awesome
This is so satisfying to watch and I’m not even going to taste them lol. Can’t wait for the next step! 😃😃👏🏻
Hi Laura
Please do a video on planting, harvesting, and storing ginger.
Thank you
Love from Australia.
Thank you so much for this valuable information. I am getting close to harvesting my first crop of garlic, so now I know what to do!
This video is extremely helpful, as we are growing garlic for the first time.
I would love to see how you put the garlic up for winter and braid the soft necks. Etc.thank you!🙏🏼❤️🦋
I’d love to see a how to make a garlic braid video!! 👍🏼🙏🏼
I'd love to know more about cooking tour garlic scapes! Great video!
I enjoy watching your videos during this covid season...
Keep safe Laura...
From the tropical country of Asia..Philippines.
Can’t wait for part two and please do a video when you sauté those garlic tops.
Looking forward to your next garlic video showing how you preserve your garlic.
A beautiful harvest and I look forward to the posted pictures of the delicious dishes you'll be making with this garlic. So wonderfully informative that I'll be planting garlic next year! Also, the containers up next to your garage looks gorgeous!
What an amazing video, Thank you Laura, I have never grown garlic, I have been curious to see if I could grow garlic but never attempted it, this gives me just enough curiosity to maybe try next year, only on a much smaller scale, lol. I can't wait to see the other videos on the garlic. Thanks once again Laura great video.
I'm hungry watching this - great garlic dishes on the way!
Now I know what I'm going to do with one of my raised beds this fall. Looking forward to home-grown garlic in 2019!!! I love roasted garlic, yummers.
Can't wait for part 2!
oh such beautiful garlic --- super great harvest, Laura...
Wow - that's a LOT of garlic! I've never grown garlic, but have always wanted to try.
i really like your videos. Im regie from Philippines and I am one of your viewers who really loves all your videos.
Getting ready to harvest my garlic here in WI, thanks for the tips!
I can’t wait to try my hand at growing my own garlic soon!!
Wow, you pose so many opportunity for questions with your garden videos. Garlic..., that is so much garlic; what do you do with it all? Can it be stored for the whole year? If you eat it all, how about sharing some favorite recipes. I would guess I barely use a dozen garlic cloves in a whole year. I know you plan to 'garden to give', but still that is sooo much. I look forward to the continuation of this garlic adventure.
I never thought about planting garlic. I definitely will next year. Hmmm. I might even be able to get some out now.
That's a lot of garlic! Looking forward to seeing part 2 and learning how long it will keep. Thanks!
When should I start seeing sprouts? Zone 5b. Planted garlic in the fall. Thank you for your content! I have learned so much.
You can rinse the garlic with water right after pulling it and it won’t cause mold issues, especially if you don’t pile them on top of each other and you let them breathe. I always rinse mine heavily immediately and then I hang them up or lay them on a table.
Thank you.
Some say you are supposed to wait to harvest your hard neck varieties until you've finished enjoying harvesting the scapes usually about a month before harvesting the bulbs. Or if you have left the scapes on, the scapes will let you know by turning upwards and pointing straight up towards the sky. So you probably could have left your hardnecks in a while longer until the scapes had straightened out.
So cool!!!! I LOVE EVERY video you guys put out, but I especially love update videos like this; seeing the fruits of your labor is so rewarding! Thanks!
Thanks for the helpful garlic videos! I haven’t grown garlic before, but will be doing so this fall. So, I needed to know this info! Looking forward to “episode 2”. Wishing you a great week ahead!
Looks like a great harvest. Next video can you show close-ups of the different hard-neck varieties? I would love to see the difference between them. Thank you!
Awesome! Definitely want to plant my own this fall. Thanks for all the steps in how to do this! Love that you share the beginning all the way to the table! 💛🦋💛
Love this video! I am just learning the ways of gardening and farming. And this is so helpful! Thank you for sharing!
Yummy, love that garlic! Nice crop Laura!
scapes are wonderful to cook with, I love them
Love this... looking forward to planting my garlic soon .
❤ thank you for sharing.
Thank you
I feel your joy.....great job!
Thank you much for sharing your videos well explained. Thumbs up!
Beautiful harvest.
Really learning alot from your channel, after you plant your garlic, I live in California, 8a-9b when would I plant my garlic, after I plant them, how often do I water them, thanks in advance
Wow! Great harvest you have there. Definitely an accomplishment to be proud of 😊
I did my first planting last fall, waiting to see shoots come up and hope to harvest end of August??? Hope I get some beauties like you did!!
New to your channel. Loved your video! Great info & fabulous editing.
I love the music...it is soo relaxing
There’s a simple chinese home cooking dish using garlic scapes. Basically just dice them up and sauté with pork mince, with a little spring onions and soy sauce for flavour. Simple and delicious, pairs perfectly with steamed rice.
Great video I have no luck with growing garlic something alway come along in take it . I'm going to try again this year.
hmmmn, after picking the scapes you should let garlic continue to grow until bottom 3 or 4 leaves are brown and dried. also the scapes should be/ can be picked much longer
How interesting. I've had scapes but did not know they only formed on hard varieties.
Thanks for the tips on garlic
Why on earth would anyone give Laura a 👎? Someone must really be having a bad day, maybe a good weeding of the flower bed or veg garden will make them feel better.😄
Well done!!! I love garlic 😍 😍 😍
Hi Laura, I planted some garlic this past fall and its been around 8 months, for some reason the stalks from the garlic are falling over. I was wondering why this is happening? I would appreciate your opinion on this. Thank you for your wonderful videos they truly explain things so clearly and are entertaining to watch too.
Picked scApes are delicious & pesto scape is awesome
Great harvest 👍🏼🕊
What a fabulous informative video!
Scapes should come off a couple weeks before harvest to put energy into the bulbs
Thanks for the harvest video!
Wow beautiful garlic
I live in a zone 5 but our grow season is only 4 months. We had our last frost on the 11th and its been slow growing here. My garlic looks about half the stalk size from yours. Hope mine turn out just as nice as yours!
That’s an amazing crop! I planted my first crop this year, I so hope my bulbs look like yours.
I'm learning something new!!!🤗👋👋👋you are the best🤩
Thanks for sharing
Hard neck flower stalk is edible too when it’s tender.