Separate garlic cloves right before planting, and plant the largest cloves with their papery covering. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM
Lower your blood pressure and cholesterol, fight heart disease, boost your immune system, and add a bit of flavor to your meals by growing your own garlic. This vegetable has been used as both food and medicine for thousands of years.
Purchase firm, healthy bulbs of garlic sold for growing in the garden. One pound of garlic typically fills a 30-foot row, but this can vary depending on the variety. …
