Garlic industry growing in Minnesota
"We have enough garlic growing in the state to have Extension and others paying attention to us," Ford said.
Honouring garlic's increasing stature in the state and producer interest, Ford partnered with University of Minnesota Department of Soil, Water and Climate Head and Professor Carl Rosen and Plum Creek Garlic owner Chris Kudrna to lead a workshop on garlic basics. The trio covered varieties fit for Minnesota, growing practices, potential problems and marketing during a workshop at the Minnesota Organic Conference.
There are hardneck and softneck types of garlic. The best varieties for growing in Minnesota are marbled purple stripe, porcelain and purple stripe hardnecks, as well as artichoke softnecks, Rosen said.
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