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Garlic Harvest. On the left are hardneck garlic plants. They produce 4 or 5 cloves of garlic and have a hard stem in the center. This is the variety that produces scapes. On the right are softnecks. This variety has about 5 or 6 large cloves around the outer rim and and a bunch of smaller cloves in the interior. In the garden you can tell the difference between the two by their appearance. As they mature, the leaves of softnecks will flop over onto the ground, while the hardnecks will remain upright and produce a tall, thin scape. Garlic is ready to harvest when the lower leaves turn straw-colored and the upper leaves are remain green. Once harvested, allow the heads to cure with their leaves attached in a cool place. I cut the scapes off when they appear so more energy can go into the cloves rather than into reproduction (the purpose of scapes). You can chop the scapes and cook with them. #garlicharvest #garlic #whywedoit #youcandoit #kitchengarden #italiancooking #scapes #backyardfarm #backyardgarden
You had me at Tempt. The Mennonite farmer who drove this cart (2nd pic) pulled a young cob right off a plant and gave it to me to try. First time I’ve ever eaten uncooked corn. So sweet and tender! #fresh #corn #temptress #whywedoit #gardenpatchproduce
Today was pick, wash, and tear all the turnip greens (except the pretty purple one- never!) day. I let them dry all day on the countertop and made a rice, onions, garlic, greens dish for dinner. Still have lots left for @thenashvillefoodproject #turnipsarenotmyfaveveggie #kitchengarden #youcandoit #backyardfarm #turnip #turnipgreens #triplewash
Loaded. My evening walk revealed these getting-ready-to-ripen blackberries. They’ll be ripe by July 4th. #pie #peacelikeagarden #youcandoit #kitchengarden #blackberryfence #backyardfarm #blackberry
Fairy Tale Eggplant. One of my favorite color combos in the kitchen garden. The trick is to stop admiring them and actually pick them! #coloraddict #youcandoit
My favorite place to be on Saturday mornings in Nashville. @thenashvillefoodproject sponsors the @growingtogethernashville market every week. Bought the squarish daikon radishes from these farmers. Fortunately, much of their produce comes with a handy dandy recipe card! Also liked the new arrangement of bamboo poles for plant support (last photo). #knowyourfarmer
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