THE BLUE RIDGE GARLIC
GARDEN GARLIC
v There are nearly 600 varieties of garlic.
v Generally speaking there are two species of garlic, hard necked – garlic and soft necked – garlic.
v If you enjoy garlic, you will love planting and growing fresh for personal cultivation.
v Garlic planting is during the fall.
v Fresh garlic from your own garden is delightful as fresh, home grown tomatoes. Once you try it, you will never go back.
The USES OF GARLIC
v Garlic has been used to restore virility, cure leprosy and keep scorpions at bay.
v It also helped protect geographic status in Europe
v Garlic is widely used around the world for its pungent flavor as a seasoning or condiment.