Through our Farmlife blog, we’ll share recipes, how-to guides, and our secrets to success in raising garlic, produce, and homesteading life here in the south!
Most gardening sources tell you that garlic does not begin sprouting leaves until spring. This is true in the northern United States. But as you probably already know, southern gardening is its own world. Down here, just about anything goes. Let’s look at the different stages of garlic growth and what you can expect from your southern garlic.
Read MoreThis recipe is on its third generation and counting with our family. And it has spoiled us for any other spaghetti we have tried anywhere. Made with from-scratch ingredients, it is an unbeatable comfort food. We make it using our own tomatoes, herbs, beef, and, of course, garlic.
Read MoreThis garlic salve is a gentle way to take advantage of garlic's antimicrobial properties. Apply to the feet, chest or neck, straight or as a warm compress.
Read MoreFood critics love hardneck for its rich and complex flavors. Chefs love it for its huge, easy-to-peel cloves. And gardeners enjoy its showy blossoms and scapes in early summer. However, hardneck varieties can be challenging to grow in a hot climate like our southern United States. After a lot of trial and error, here are three of our best tips for growing your own hardneck garlic in the South!
Read MoreThe greatest obstacle to growing garlic in the south is the need for vernalization, or winter cold exposure. If you cannot expect temperatures in the 40’s for a minimum of 6-10 weeks, you need to artificially vernalize your garlic before planting.
Read MoreThree easy steps on how to store garlic. Southern growers have to store their garlic longer than northern growers, so learn some important tips on keeping your garlic fresh for both eating and replanting. How to store garlic from your garden, how to store garlic cloves, and more!
Read MoreGet pro tips on how to harvest and cure your home garlic crop for long-term use and storage.
Read MoreGarlic doesn't hang out on the vine like a tomato where anyone can see how close it is to ripening. The “fruit” of this plant is under the ground, so short of pulling up the bulb and checking, we need other clues to tell us the best time to harvest. This is an important question for growing the highest-quality garlic, because there really is a narrow window for optimum harvest time.
Read MoreCheck out how to make pickles in 15 minutes with ingredients you have on hand! Delicious and loaded with beneficial probiotics, these easy pickles are a must-try for your summer kitchen!
Read MoreColor, taste and nutrition all packed into one beautiful pie! Check out a family favorite recipe here at Southern Seed Garlic.
Read MoreThe purple coneflower, also known by its Latin name Echinacea Purpurea, is a powerful medicinal plant. Used for centuries by Native Americans, it has become widely-known again for its healing properties. It is especially beneficial as an immune-system stimulant. All parts of the plant are medicinal and can be used in a variety of ways. The real powerhouse of the plant, however, is in the roots. In the fall, as the plant begins to die back, the roots absorb the life and helpful properties of the plant. With this simple tincture recipe, you can harvest and preserve the potency of this plant for easy use throughout the year.
Read MoreLearn how to make homemade garlic powder from your own fresh-grown garlic! Homemade garlic powder is unbelievably flavor-packed and makes every savory dish special. Learn time-saving tips and tricks for making the best garlic powder ever!
Read MoreWant to know how to plant garlic in a pot? All you need to know, including how much garlic you can plant in a pot, whether it should be indoors or outdoors, when is the best time to plant, and garlic’s special growing needs. Let’s get planting!
Read MoreThis unique recipe has been in our family for over 40 years and is every bit as delicious as it sounds! From Christmas gifts, to farmers markets, to everyday breakfast, this moist sweet bread gains fans wherever it goes.
Read MoreStrawberries are a cool-weather crop, but that doesn’t mean they can’t thrive in the south! Check out 3 tips for getting a great harvest out of your southern strawberry patch!
Read MoreGarlic is a powerful anti-viral properties and is most potent eaten raw. Garlic Aioli is a DELICIOUS and easy way to enjoy raw garlic. Use it as a salad dressing, chip dip, or just by the spoon! Check it out here.
Read MoreMeet the amazing comfrey plant! This little-known herb is great for natural health, natural gardening and much more!
Read MoreComfrey salve is a gentle salve useful for treating bruises, rashes, sore muscles, and minor burns. Make your own salve today with this fast and easy recipe!
Read MoreMeet the amazing comfrey plant! This little-known herb is great for natural health, natural gardening and much more!
Read MoreIf you are fortunate enough to live somewhere where you need to read this article, congratulations! No winter worries sounds wonderful! Gardeners know, however, that while many plants flourish in tropical conditions, some cannot complete their growth cycle without a little winter chill. Garlic is one of these plants. If you are wondering if garlic can be grown in the south, or what is vernalization, you have come to the right place!
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