02/16/2025
Tucked in for the Winter ❄️🧄
Even though we’re snowed in today here in Kelowna, the garlic is right where it needs to be—tucked away nicely under its winter blanket. While it might seem like nothing is happening under all that snow, this cold, dormant period is exactly what garlic needs to thrive!
Garlic is planted in the fall before the ground freezes, allowing the cloves to establish roots before winter fully sets in. Then, as temperatures drop, the garlic enters a necessary dormancy phase, much like a hibernating bear. This cold exposure is crucial—it signals to the cloves that when spring arrives, it’s time to wake up and start growing!
As soon as the weather warms, little green shoots will begin popping up through the soil, soaking up the sunshine and growing strong. By early summer, those tiny sprouts will have transformed into full garlic bulbs, ready to be harvested! 🌱✨
So while we may be stuck inside today, the garlic is outside doing exactly what it’s supposed to—getting ready for an amazing growing season ahead. Can’t wait to see those shoots in the spring!
