Farm Facts: Garlic

Carisa Ownby | Posted on November 5, 2022

Versatile and flavorful garlic is used in a variety of dishes worldwide. But how much do you know about this favorite seasoning? Check out a few fun facts about garlic.

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Garlic in a basket — *Photo credit: Nathan Lambrecht*

Garlic is a vegetable and considered part of the onion family.
In Indiana, the best time to plant garlic is fall (mid to late October) to enjoy a summer harvest.
Garlic can be planted in early spring, but it needs well-drained soil, so oftentimes wet soil is an issue.

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Sources: Farm Flavor, The Hoosier Gardener, Purdue University, U.S. Department of Agriculture

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