Plant Me

H a p p y H a l l o w e e n and welcome to our site!

If you've made it here it likely means you've rested your tired feet and begun sorting through your stash. Thanks for holding onto this mysterious package long enough to check us out!

Plant Me is an offshoot of the Saskatoon Garlic Self-Sufficiency Project, a local food initiative brought to you by WAM.

You're only a few short steps away from delicious, home-grown garlic!

Step 1: Plant it.
a. Note: Fall planting is highly recommended in our climate (as opposed to spring planting).
b. Plant individual cloves (bulbs should be gently separated as close to planting time as possible)
c. Dig a hole that's about 4 inches deep (any shallower and freezing becomes an issue).
d. Spacing is about 3 inches between plants within rows and about 1 foot between rows.
Place the clove in the hole, cover it with dirt, and water it!

Step 2: Nurture it.
a. Pay attention to winter's snow and falling temperatures. Garlic is best protected from our "exhilarating" temperatures when it is covered with a layer of at least 6 inches of snow. If temperatures drop significantly before the snow begins to fall, you may want to mulch to protect your crop. (This involves covering the soil with other organic materials to
create protection from the cold. This may be wood chips, leaves, cardboard, burlap, newspaper, or a variety of other materials.)
b. During the growing season (spring/summer) keep the area weed-free and water to keep the soil moist (not too wet). Water early in the day so leaves dry by nightfall. This prevents disease.

Step 3: Harvest it.
a. Watch the plant's leaves. Once about 1/3 of the foliage has begun to dry out and bend towards the soil your garlic is ready for digging out of the ground!

Step 4: Eat it.
a. Garlic is delicious and nutritious as well as an immunity booster. Experiment with the countless recipes that make the most of its goodness!
b. Store it in a dry and ventilated location.

Thanks for participating and supporting local food production! Plant Me has been piloted on a small scale in 2010 with the intent to "grow" in 2011. If you have comments or would like to get involved in the project next year please visit our Contact page.