Very tiny mites that degrade the quality and storage time for garlic and onions, while also resulting in poor health of the growing plant. Physical Description From UC IPM: Wheat curl mites are microscopic white, worm-like organisms about 0.01 inch (0.25 mm) long. The legs are very small and located near the head. These mites feed […]
This is from a yummy new cookbook: Onions Etcetera When scapes are abundant, preserve them like green beans – in a brine flavored with plenty of fresh dill and hot pepper flakes. Nibble on them with cheese & crackers, or chop them for salads or soups. They are also fantastic as garnish for Bloody Marys.
Garlic is very easy to grow – and since it grows through the winter, they require little additional water, where I live in northern California. Botanical Information Taxonomy Kingdom Plantae Division Magnoliophyta Class Liliopsida Order Asparagales Family Alliaceae Subfamily Allioideae Tribe Allieae Genus Allium Species A. sativum History Physical Description Varieties & Cultivars Garlic Subspecies […]