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Most of the garlic sold in grocery stores in the US has been grown in China.

Most garlic sold in grocery stores has been irradiated to delay its growth.

Most of the worlds garlic is grown in China.

Garlic is considered both a vegetable and an herb.

California grows a majority of commercial common soft neck garlic sold in the US.

April 19th is national garlic day.

Most beneficial health effects from eating garlic are by consuming raw freshly crushed garlic.
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To allow Allicin ( the effective component of garlic) to be released and activated from garlic, allow it to sit for approximately 10 minutes before consuming raw.

Garlic will typically produce a larger bulb if planted in Fall. Plant 4-6 weeks prior to significant ground freeze.

Vernalization needs to occur for hardneck garlic to sprout.

Garlic is usually harvested a month after the scapes have emerged.

Stop fertilizing or feeding your garlic once the scape has formed as this is the time for bulb development.

Removal of scapes will encourage for larger bulb development.

Garlic is usually harvested when the lower portion of the plants leaves have browned, while approximately 4-6 are still green.

Garlic is a member of the Lily family along with onions and shallots.

Garlic may help repel mosquitoes.

Garlic crushed and mixed with water and sprayed on roses bushes may be beneficial in eliminating aphids.