Garlic Varieties

Chesnok Red Garlic

I’ve been growing Chesnok Red Garlic for quite a few years. I saved two of my bulbs from last year to plant this fall. Features: 1) This variety is great for cooking and baking as it holds its medium hot flavor. 2) Chesnok Red Garlic is a hardneck type of garlic that is in the […]

Sow and Grow Garlic

Sow and Grow Garlic

Fall is the best time to plant garlic.  I typically plant garlic cloves between mid October through early November.  I am looking for the temperatures to be round 50℉ or cooler during the day which is usually later in October or early November in Pittsburgh, PA. Outdoor Sowing Tips: Keep the garlic in a cool […]

Save Pepper Seeds

Save Pepper Seeds

I grow at least 8 different varieties of peppers so I need to be organized when saving seeds. . . Seed Saving Tips: 1) Take a mature pepper that has reached its final color and has softer skin and flesh. 2) Slice the pepper and take out the placenta and seeds.  If you are dealing […]