Its June 24th, and the scapes are ready to be 'plucked'.
If you are growing garlic, pluck off the scapes (the curly ends) once they have made a full circle. This will encourage the nutrients to go to the actual garlic that you want to eat.
The scapes will keep for quite awhile, and can be chopped up small and eaten raw in your salad, on top of stirfries or anywhere else you want a hint of garlic.
They can also be sauteed, baked or bbq'd to your liking. :)
Next Saturday, I will bring some down to our booth in the Penticton Farmers Market (200 block) for the first lucky customers to bring home with them.
See you there!
xo
Heidi
