
Growing Process

Step 1
Call in the tillers, gleaners and entertainers. Pigs help to clear the pasture from alfalfa, grass and weeds
Step 2
We use a BCS with a rotary plow to help remove the final grass and deep alfalfa roots remaining. This is the first and last time soil is turned.
Step 3
The rotary plow is also used to make raised beds. A manual bed roller with dibbles mark the appropriate spacing and garlic cloves are planted
Step 4
Sprouting in early April is a joy to see and regular weeding and moisture management is needed
Step 5
Harvesting from approximately the end of July with a 2-3 week curing process follows with hanging bunches in a shaded, ventilated area
Step 6
Cleaning by cutting the stems and roots and taking a layer or two of wrapper off