Garlic is an easy enough root vegetable to store. The skin retains the freshness and it has been observed that only by crushing the pod does the full flavor transfer itself to the cooking pot. Growing regular or elephant varieties of garlic requires a few points to be kept in mind.

1. It grows well and puts out healthy pods in a soil that is loamy, not lumpy and enriched with organic matter.

2. It likes warm, sunny weather and if the planting were done in colder climates, then end July or early September would be an ideal time for planting. Use of mulch would help the ground retain necessary heat for the roots.

3. The sunniest spot in the vegetable patch should be shared by garlic for good, well-formed pods.

If you like Vegetables....These pages might also interest you:

Good Looking Vegetable Gardens, Growing Garlic, History of the Tomato, How to Grow a Great Pepper, When are Vegetables Ripe?, Growing Oversized Vegetables, Growing Peas in the Garden, Growing Tomatoes, Tips for Growing Potatoes