Growing Great Garlic
Updated: Sep 10
Updated 7/2026
Love garlic? Why not plant some this fall? In this class you'll learn about the types of garlic that grow well in Minnesota, the growing conditions they need, and how and when to harvest scapes and bulbs. This class topic is part of the Local Foods priority of the Master Gardener program.
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Class Handouts
Slide Presentation (Slide print-out)
Related Handouts
Book
Growing Great Garlic: The Definitive Guide for Organic Gardeners and Small Farmers by Ron Englund. A classic!
The Complete Book of Garlic: A Guide for Gardeners, Growers, and Serious Cooks by Ted Jordan Meredith
Online Resources
PRO-TIP: Write “site:edu" (or site:gov) before adding your search term "garden weeds" for research-based advice
Growing Garlic in Minnesota, Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture (MISA)
Growing Garlic in Home Gardens, University of Minnesota Extension
Real Life, Good Food: Garlic, University of Minnesota Extension
Preserving Garlic, Oregon State University Extension
Garlic, Oregon State University Horticulture Department
