Organic farming techniques have become
increasingly popular as people become more aware of where their food is coming
from. And consistently dissatisfied with the flavor and richness in quality.
Organic Garlic, is one of the many
vegetables being produced with excellent if not better results than
conventional / modern methods of farming. Organic garlic has such boldness of
flavor and supreme quality. Because garlic is such a hearty plant pesticides
are very unnecessary. Growing garlic does not take any special techniques
different from any good gardening practices. Keeping it weed free and not over
watering will give you fantastic results.
Organic Garlic in grocery stores is often
hard to find. There is a surprisingly amount of garlic coming from China. Which
is unfortunate, particularly for Canadians because Canada grows superior
garlic. Some of the deep character comes from cold winters of which Canada has
plenty.
As with most if not all food, the best food
you grow yourself. Or find at your local farmers market, where you know it is
fresh and was ripened naturally. To grow organic garlic yourself you need to
first find garlic seed, or seed garlic as it is often called. There are many
heritage and gourmet varieties that you can order online. One of the luxuries
of growing your own food is choosing what food you have, in the stores we are
always dealt shorthanded with very few varieties to choose from. People think
garlic is just garlic, well that like saying a car is a car or a dog is a dog
not considering the many differences and qualities of each variety. Consider
for a moment a Geo Metro and a BMW or a Chihuahua and a Great Dane. Not quite
the same anymore are they.
Organic Garlicis much the same it has many differences
from the boldness of Marbled Purple Stripes, to the smoothness of the
Rocamboles. There are many groups of garlic and they are very much in deed
different.
Growing Organic Garlic only requires
attention to two major problems weeds and moisture. Moisture is by far the most
dangerous, Weeds will inhibit large growth but you will still have nice garlic.
While moisture on the other hand can destroy your garlic, garlic is susceptible
to mold and mildew. Well drained soils and a good curing practices allow for
virtually no problems.
The only other reason while someone may
want to not grow organically is for Fertilizer. Really does size matter? Well I
will let you answer that for yourself. Please use wise practices and know that
we are only borrowing the earth from our children and our children’s children.
The earth will provide all we need let us take care of her and stop trying to
cheat ourselves with instant gratification.
Find more about Gardening Tips at http://www.growinggarlic.ca/
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