https://cerronispurplegarlic.com/ Grow it, cure it, cook it — one bulb at a time en Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://cerronispurplegarlic.com/stop-garlic-burning-in-pan/https://cerronispurplegarlic.com/stop-garlic-burning-in-pan/Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTTo keep garlic from burning, cut it evenly, use moderate heat, have the next ingredient ready, and stir while watching aroma and colour. https://cerronispurplegarlic.com/garlic-oil-storage-safety/https://cerronispurplegarlic.com/garlic-oil-storage-safety/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTUntreated homemade garlic in oil must not be stored at room temperature. https://cerronispurplegarlic.com/hardneck-garlic-cold-climate-guide/https://cerronispurplegarlic.com/hardneck-garlic-cold-climate-guide/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTGrow hardneck garlic from clean, locally proven cloves in a sunny, well-drained bed. https://cerronispurplegarlic.com/minced-or-sliced-garlic/https://cerronispurplegarlic.com/minced-or-sliced-garlic/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTUse minced garlic for stronger, even distribution through a sauce, filling or dressing. https://cerronispurplegarlic.com/choose-hardneck-or-softneck/https://cerronispurplegarlic.com/choose-hardneck-or-softneck/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTChoose hardneck garlic for a reliably cold winter, edible scapes, and fewer large cloves. https://cerronispurplegarlic.com/freeze-garlic-for-cooking/https://cerronispurplegarlic.com/freeze-garlic-for-cooking/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTYes, you can freeze garlic. Freeze sound cloves unpeeled for flexibility, or peel and chop them into tightly sealed recipe-size portions. https://cerronispurplegarlic.com/garlic-vernalization-guide/https://cerronispurplegarlic.com/garlic-vernalization-guide/Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMTMost autumn-planted garlic receives vernalizing cold naturally in the ground. https://cerronispurplegarlic.com/when-to-plant-garlic/https://cerronispurplegarlic.com/when-to-plant-garlic/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTPlant garlic during the fall window published for your location. https://cerronispurplegarlic.com/grow-garlic-in-containers/https://cerronispurplegarlic.com/grow-garlic-in-containers/Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMTGrow garlic in a container at least 12 inches deep with free drainage and fresh, loose potting mix. https://cerronispurplegarlic.com/garlic-scapes-harvest-and-cook/https://cerronispurplegarlic.com/garlic-scapes-harvest-and-cook/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMTGarlic scapes are the edible curling flower stalks of hardneck garlic. https://cerronispurplegarlic.com/garlic-leaves-turning-yellow/https://cerronispurplegarlic.com/garlic-leaves-turning-yellow/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMTLower garlic leaves normally yellow and brown as bulbs mature while several upper leaves remain green. https://cerronispurplegarlic.com/how-to-cure-and-store-garlic/https://cerronispurplegarlic.com/how-to-cure-and-store-garlic/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTStore garlic as whole, cured bulbs at cool room temperature — roughly 55–65°F — in a dark spot with good airflow, like a mesh bag or open basket in a pantry. https://cerronispurplegarlic.com/how-to-grow-garlic/https://cerronispurplegarlic.com/how-to-grow-garlic/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTGarlic is grown from individual cloves planted in fall, a few weeks before the ground freezes. https://cerronispurplegarlic.com/how-to-roast-garlic/https://cerronispurplegarlic.com/how-to-roast-garlic/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMTTo roast garlic, slice the top quarter inch off a whole head to expose the cloves, drizzle the cut surface with olive oil, and wrap the head in foil or…