About this episode
Do you love garlic in your favorite dishes but wonder how you can successfully grow it in North Texas? If you’ve ever been intimidated by growing garlic or simply aren’t sure where to start, this episode is exactly what you need! Garlic is one of the most rewarding vegetables you can plant. It’s easy to store, incredibly versatile in the kitchen, and surprisingly fun to grow. In today’s episode, I share all my best tips and tricks to make garlic growing a breeze, including: Why mid-October is your garlic planting sweet spot (and how to nail the timing). Where to find high-quality seed garlic and why supermarket garlic just won’t cut it. Shopping resources and tips. How to choose the right garlic varieties, including hard neck types you’ve probably been told you can’t grow (spoiler alert: you totally can!). Smart soil prep strategies, including why compost from big-box stores is a gardener’s worst enemy and how expanded shale can completely transform your clay soil. The secret to spacing and clove selection for the biggest, best bulbs you've ever grown. Ready to become a garlic-growing expert and make this one of your most successful gardening seasons yet? Listen in and let’s get growing! 00:00 Welcome to the Texas Gardening Podcast 00:33 Preparing for October: Planting Garlic 02:06 Choosing the Right Garlic for Your Garden 03:22 Where to Buy Seed Garlic 04:47 Types of Garlic: Hard Neck vs. Soft Neck 08:15 Preparing Your Garden Bed for Garlic 11:42 Planting Garlic: Tips and Techniques 12:29 Additional Resources and Conclusion RESOURCES MENTIONED: Awesome Alliums eBook: https://learn.thedallasgarden.com/awesome-alliums-ebook Your complete step-by-step guide for growing amazing garlic and onions in North Texas. Discover detailed planting, care, harvesting, and curing instructions to ensure a bumper crop every season. MORE FROM THE DALLAS GARDEN SCHOOL: The Dallas Garden School Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thedallasgardenschool_ Classes: https://learn.thedallasgarden.com Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedallasgardenschool Shop our store: https://shop.thedallasgarden.com SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Your support helps us reach more North Texas gardeners who need these insights. 🎙 Thanks for tuning in to The Dallas Garden School Podcast! See you next week!