{"product_id":"bulbs-garlic-dans-italian-og","title":"Bulbs - Garlic, Dan's Italian OG - PREORDER","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 bulb per pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShips \/ Pick Up in mid-to-late September ~ Ideal planting time is in October\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDan's Italian\u003c\/strong\u003e is famous for growing well even when soil becomes soggy... which most garlic resents... and also for having particularly good storage qualities. It is a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRocambole type, a hardneck garlic sub-category renowned for its complex, gourmet flavour without excessive heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest early August\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStores 6 - 8 months - excellent storage qualities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 - 12 cloves per bulb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tabs-1\"\u003eGeneral Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tabs-2\"\u003ePlanting Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tabs-3\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tabs-4\"\u003eHarvesting Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tabs-1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eAllium sativum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternative Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Rocambole \/ Hardneck Garlic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Culinary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"content\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZone Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 cm (20\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tabs-2\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFor best results, plant garlic once weather has cooled off with regular light frosts (early through late October on the prairies). Plant each clove 10 cm (4\") deep, with pointy side facing up. Garlic can be planted in rows approximately 20 cm (8\") apart, with 10 cm (4\") between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a tablespoon of bonemeal in each planting hole, to promote strong root development. Cover the bulbs and water. We recommend that you cover garlic with \u003cspan\u003eapproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecm (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\") of Garden Straw Mulch or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 cm (6\")  of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eloose leaf\u003c\/span\u003e mulch for winter protection, to keep soil moisture even, and reduce weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garlic thrives in well-drained soil. Amend clay soils with leaf litter, compost, coco-earth or other organic materials that improve structure ahead of planting. Avoid planting garlic in low or wet spots in the garden. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGarlic does like to be watered if soil conditions are dry, but overwatering effects bulb quality. Strive for even soil moisture without any sogginess. Watering is stopped approximately 2 - 3 weeks before harvest, to ensure bulbs have good flavour and cure well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tabs-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"ui-tabs-panel ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"ui-tabs-panel ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garlic is a popular companion plant, throughout the vegetable and herb garden.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"ui-tabs-panel ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePest\/Disease Issues:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGarlic is resistant to most pests but can be affected by a variety of disease pathogens. For home gardeners this is rarely a problem, but the more you plant the higher the potential incidence of disease. Crop rotation on a two-year rotation schedule is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"ui-tabs-panel ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if shoots appear in fall?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Garlic that is planted too early, or encouraged by warm weather late in fall, may grow above ground shoots - this leaves plants vulnerable to frost damage. If shoots emerge above ground, cover plants with additional leaf mulch to help protect them.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"ui-tabs-panel ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan garlic be grown in containers?\u003c\/strong\u003e Garlic must be grown in-ground to successfully winter outdoors. It is, however, well suited to larger raised garden beds.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"ui-tabs-panel ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan garlic be grown indoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Garlic must be grown outdoors to be able to develop strong bulbs. However, garlic scapes (the tops) can be grown indoors, in a very sunny location.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tabs-4\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting \u0026amp; Storing:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarlic \u003cstrong\u003escapes \u003c\/strong\u003e(the flower-like shoots that grow up from the base) can be harvested in mid to late July, and are very delicious! These can be used fresh, and are also wonderful for pickling. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarlic \u003cstrong\u003ebulbs\u003c\/strong\u003e are typically ready for harvest in early to mid-August, and a good rule of thumb is to wait until the leaves have started to turn from green to dried-out tan. There is some art to identifying when to dig \"perfectly\" mature heads, but essentially the bulbs should be full and have most of their skins still on them. Bulbs need to be dug carefully so as to avoid nicking or bruising the bulbs (damage to the bulbs reduces storage time considerably). Roots can be trimmed by 1\/3 and any soil GENTLY brushed off the bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce out of the ground the garlic is \u003cstrong\u003ecured\u003c\/strong\u003e for a couple of weeks. This simply involves letting the garlic air dry in a well-ventilated location out of direct sunlight. The garlic can be hung up to cure, or laid out on screens. After two weeks the stalks can be trimmed down and your garlic is ready to go!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sage Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43106133410035,"sku":"","price":6.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/5693\/products\/Dan_sItalian.jpg?v=1661825551","url":"https:\/\/sagegarden.ca\/products\/bulbs-garlic-dans-italian-og","provider":"Sage Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}