I was back out at the farm earlier this week to visit again with Terra, Matt and Max. Their agenda for the afternoon was planting spring garlic. Did you know that there is garlic planted in both fall and spring? Fall garlic is planted…in the fall, much like tulip bulbs. In the spring/early summer the bulbs that we are all familiar with are harvested. Spring garlic is different in that it does not develop a bulb, but looks more like a small leek or green onion. Overall it has a mild taste, including the graceful, curling scapes that grow above ground. I especially love these and often add them to stir fries and mixed green salads.
The garlic was planted in clusters of 3-4, about 12 inches apart, just below the dark soil.
While everyone continued planting, I wandered around, peaking into the greenhouse to see how it had changed. I’m always amazed by the amount of growth that occurs in the few days between my visits. Last week the small, tomato seedlings were transplanted to 4 inch pots. Each variety was labeled, there were the basic Romas and Brandywines, along with many names I’d never heard. Terra says that many of the tomatoes they plant are heirloom varieties.
To read more about this project and my other visits to the farm, just click on the links below.
Farm to Table Project: Rhizosphere Farm
Farm to Table Project: Planting Potatoes
Alison
I love spring garlic! In fact, I just got some the last time I was out to my csa and made a delicious green garlic dressing. Lovely photos, Alison!
Oh Erin, I bet that dressing would be delicious!
I am LOVING this series, Alison! Such a cool idea!
Thanks Alyssa! I’m loving it too.
I second Alyssa. Love that you’re doing this and looking forward to more beautiful farm photos. Growing things are so inspiring and encouraging. And wholesome. This is what the world should be…
Thanks Harmony. I am loving this project more than I could’ve imagined. I think it’s only going to get better as the season evolves, showing the growth and fruits of all their labors.