Still thinking about getting your garlic?
Consider these customer reviews:
“Unpacking last September’s shipment, I was somewhat concerned to note only 4 cloves to a bulb. Very large cloves, but still, since I grow garlic to sell at Farmer’s Market, I have to be concerned about yield. A pound of German White produced only 32 plants, as opposed to 50 or more for California White or Spanish Roja.
Well, those 32 plants were the largest, stoutest and healthiest garlic that has ever grown here, in North Central Kentucky, (Zone 6, well-tilled, well-drained clay soil). Some bulbs were as large as my fist, and each had 6 or 7 enormous cloves. I will be saving the best for seed, which will quadruple the yield from my original investment. Customers are impressed with the smooth, perfect bulbs, large cloves and great roasted flavor.“
“This is a MUST garlic for anyone who grows their own garlic. Every year I harvest nice big heads with 5-6 big cloves each. Yum, yum!”
It’s not too late! Hurry and get your garlic growin’!!
Tags: Garlic, organic garlic, organic german white garlic, organic music garlic
October 20th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
what is the pronunciation for Humic acid? is it HU like Humus the food or HU like Hue the color of a thing? I think it is the latter but am not sure and also what is it’s Ph?- Matt
October 20th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
HA HA! Great question! One of my colleagues (an English major no less) gives me trouble about this because I sometimes pronounce “Humus” the incorrect way. I think the reason i mispronounce this is because I absolutely love Hummus (the creamy blended kind of the favorite chick-pea “garbanzo” and garlic middle eastern delight). The soil matter “Humus” like “Humic” is actually pronounced like a color “Hue” not like “Hum” when humming a song. Check out this website:
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humic
and click the small red stereo with sound symbol next to the word to hear the pronunciation.
October 21st, 2009 at 9:19 am
I live in Southern Oregon and had a wonderful raised bed garden. My older beds just won’t produce. I thought of a cover crop to feed these beds but I’m unable to till because of the raised beds and also my drip system. What do you suggest to improve my soil?
October 21st, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Donna, You may want to use a good quality compost that you can add when you plant. Another consideration would be a product that Peaceful Valley Farm Supply carries called Microp. I’ve included a link to that page here:
http://www.groworganic.com/item_ISO310_Microp_8_Oz.html
This is like a mini cover crop that you can use on your lawn or in your garden that won’t compete with other plants. You won’t have to till it in and it increases organic matter, increases water retention and improves nutrient mobility. There are several micronized and foliar amendments you can use throughout your growing season too. But general soil improvement: compost, compost, and more compost at least annually.
October 21st, 2009 at 4:46 pm
I say, compost is the best thing that you can add to a soil. Improves the overall quality and structure of the soil, makes it able to hold moisture better but drain excess water efficiently. An overall good soil enhancer.