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Bessemer, AL on May 08, 2012

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My garlic has bent stalks and has grown round growths at the tips. Why won't it bloom? When should I harvest???

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Squall Henderson, NV

those are probably the scapes. Search youtube for harvesting garlic, there's a few ways but one you can cut off the scape and then wait till the plant dries out, then you should be able to harvest.

on May 08, 2012 · Like 2
Nancy Rhodes C Bessemer, AL

Squall, this is priceless information. I cannot wait to start cutting and cooking these scapes. This will be my caviar. Thank you so very much.

on May 09, 2012 · Like 0
Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL

Garlic scapes are delicious! Try making pesto with them.

on May 09, 2012 · Like 2
KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO

here is a nice video...from my neck of the woods.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-MX1jRcJbU

on May 09, 2012 · Like 2
Nancy Rhodes C Bessemer, AL

Douglas, I have 6 basil plants in my little garden. I could live off Pesto if my digestive system would tolerate it. Can't wait. Thank you.

on May 09, 2012 · Like 0
Nancy Rhodes C Bessemer, AL

Well, I rushed out this morning only to find the stalks had straightened up and the scapes had bloomed the usual flower - all but one. I brought it in but the stem is too hard. Am I supposed to put the seeded pod in my pesto? Haven't tasted anything yet but it sure smells good.

on May 10, 2012 · Like 1
Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL

I've only used the scapes themselves for pesto. You can cut off the flowers and use them as plate decorations.

on May 10, 2012 · Like 0