Organic garlic is a great plant to grow in your backyard or in the front of your garden, or to look for in your kitchen! Produced without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, it provides outstanding flavor quality, sustainable agriculture and strong plant vigor. We at Mad River Garlic Growers are committed to growing high quality Certified Organic heirloom garlic that gardeners and home cooks can trust to deliver year after year.

 

Why Organic Garlic?

 

The most significant benefit of organic garlic is the manner in which it is cultivated. Organic agriculture aims to promote biodiversity, synthetic chemicals and healthy soil. This will help the environment and will also yield good quality and flavorful garlic.

Organic garlic is being grown specifically for organic planting or cooking, as opposed to unnecessary chemical treatments. Organic garlic produces excellent results, whether roasted whole, used to make garlic butter, or planted in the fall.

 

Health Benefits of Organic Garlic

 

Garlic has been used for centuries as a traditional food for optimal health as well as a culinary standard. Organic garlic allows you to experience all the amazing benefits of organic garlic and to be part of sustainable agriculture.

 

Some popular benefits include:

  • Contains plenty of antioxidants naturally.
  • Enhances the taste of dishes with vibrant and refreshing flavors
  • The ingredient that can be used in a multitude of recipes.
  • Grows well in the home garden
  • Cures well and will store when properly cured.

 

It, too, can improve the flavor of soups, roasted vegetables, pasta dishes, marinades, sauces and homemade dressings, and so is one of the most useful ingredients in any kitchen.

Free How to Grow Organic Garlic Successfully ebook.

 

It is surprisingly easy to grow organic garlic, even as a novice.

To obtain the best results, sow the seeds early in the spring.

 

Most areas plant garlic in the fall, prior to freezing. This enables the cloves to root down prior to winter and grow a bigger bulb the following summer.

 

 Select Healthy Seed Garlic

 

Always plant garlic intended for growing rather than grocery store garlic. Good seed garlic yields better plants, disease resistance, and yields.

 

Mad River Garlic Growers only selects the highest quality bulbs to offer to gardeners of all levels of experience.

 

 Prepare Well-Drained Soil

 

Garlic grows best in a light, well-drained soil that is rich in fertilizers. Do not use heavy soils that are moist for extended periods as excess moisture can influence the development of bulbs.

 

 Plant Individual Cloves

 

Carefully separate out the individual cloves, being careful not to harm the outer skins. Plant 6” apart and 2” deep, pointy end up.

 

 Water Consistently

 

Regular watering is good for garlic in growth stages; do not over water. Decrease watering as harvest nears to allow for good curing.

 

Hardneck vs. Softneck Garlic

 

There are generally two main varieties of organic garlic that you'll choose to plant.

  • Hardneck Garlic
  • Larger cloves
  • Excellent flavor
  • Grows edible scapes of garlic.
  • Perfect for cooler weather!
  • Softneck Garlic
  • Longer storage life


The more cloves the bulb has, the more it will weigh.


Commonly braided


Works well in less extreme climates

 

Hardneok heirlooms are popular for gardeners for their superb taste and special features.

 

Harvesting Organic Garlic

 

To produce beautiful bulbs, a knowledge of the right time for harvest is crucial.

Keep an eye on leaves. If a few leaves have turned brown and the rest of the leaves are still green, it's probably ready to eat.

 

Pull bulbs from stems gently with a garden fork. Once harvested, let the garlic cure in a cool, sunny, airy place for a few weeks.

 

Good curing helps to develop flavor and storage quality.

 

How to Store Organic Garlic

 

Organic garlic stores for months if stored properly.

 

For best results:

  • Keep bulbs in a cool dry location.
  • Provide good air circulation
  • Don't use containers with tight-fitting lids.
  • Keep bulbs out of direct sunlight
  • Avoid storing whole bulbs of garlic in the fridge.
  • Garlic will keep its flavor after being cured.

 

Mad River Garlic Growers, why is it a good idea to buy their garlic?

 

The first step in finding good quality organic garlic is to find a reputable garlic producer. Mad River Garlic Growers is dedicated to Certified Organic heirloom garlic, for planting and for eating.

 

Customers appreciate:

  • Practicing Certified Organic growing methods.
  • Heirloom varieties of premium garlic
  • Good quality planting material
  • Very tasty and good bulbs.
  • A secure service for gardeners and home cooks.

 

Quality seed garlic can make all the difference in your garden, whether you're starting your first garlic bed or adding more to the garden.

 

Final Thoughts

 

It's an easy way to improve the flavor of your garden or kitchen while helping to promote sustainable agriculture by adding organic garlic. Garlic is an excellent crop for growers to depend upon for many years, if the proper planting, care, harvesting and storage procedures are followed.

 

Mad River Garlic Growers grows and sells garlic varieties that are carefully cultivated for their superior planting and eating qualities, if you're in search of Certified Organic heirloom garlic. Try some of our variety today and see the difference organically grown garlic can make in your garden and on your table.

 

Looking to start growing or use the best organic garlic? Stop by Mad River Garlic Growers and discover our Certified Organic heirloom garlic varieties and begin your next successful harvest today!