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Thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"this-week\">This Week<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>We breached the 1000 pound mark this week with another 65 pounds harvested on Monday. I have noticed a white fly problem on our brassicas. Please do not let your brassicas become overgrown.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"friday-crew-9am-to-12-pm-weather-permitting\">Friday Crew: (9am to 12 Pm) (Weather Permitting)<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Please turn compost, prune yellowing leaves off of tomatoes, sow carrots in bed 17B.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"next-week\">Next Week<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monday-priorities-4-pm-to-7-pm\">Monday Priorities: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Harvest, if needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pull collards, replace with swiss chard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swiss chard replacements in bed 27.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean up fence from morning glories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"friday-priorities-9-am-to-12-pm\">Friday Priorities: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Harvest available vegetables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crew cut Penn State beds back to 3 inches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vegetable-of-the-week\">Vegetable of the Week<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"garlic-growing-guide\">Garlic Growing Guide<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Clove Depth<\/th><th>Clove Spacing<\/th><th>Hardneck Cloves per Bulb<\/th><th>Hardneck Cloves per Pound<\/th><th>Softneck Cloves per Bulb<\/th><th>Softneck Cloves per Bulb<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>2-3&#8243;<\/td><td>6&#8243;<\/td><td>5-10<\/td><td>40-65<\/td><td>6-18<\/td><td>50-90<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hardneck Garlic: <\/strong>Allium sativum subsp. ophioscorodon Cloves grow in a single circle around a central woody stem. These varieties also produce, or attempt to produce, a flower-like stalk. What makes these garlics stand out is the range and quality of flavors they exhibit. Hardneck garlics typically have a shorter storage life than softnecks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Softneck Garlic:<\/strong> Allium sativum subsp. sativum These varieties produce cloves in several layers around a soft central stem. Approximate cloves per pound can vary based on seasonal conditions and the variety. These easy-to-grow garlics are excellent in the kitchen and usually have the best storage qualities. Great for braiding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Garlic thrives in rich, well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0-7.0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work in 1 inch layer of compost, 1\/2 cup of bone meal, 1\/2 cup fertilizer per 5 row feet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When spring growth begins: water to keep the soil slightly moist, and fertilize<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As harvest approaches: water less to avoid molding or staining<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hardnecks:<\/strong> cut off any flowering stems (scapes) at the top leaf to redirect energy to the bulb; scapes can be used like green onions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Direct Sowing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Northern regions, garlic is best planted by the end of October, or 6-8 weeks before the ground freezes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Southern regions may plant as late as March<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Separate the cloves of garlic just prior to planting, keeping as much skin on as possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plant cloves pointed end up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mulch with clean straw or leaves to 4 inches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harvest &amp; Storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harvest when the top 4-5 leaves are slightly green and lower leaves are dry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Begin checking for mature bulbs in late June<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each green leaf represents one layer of covering over the bulb in the ground<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tie the plants in small bundles and dry in a cool, shaded, well-ventilated location for about 3-4 weeks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After curing is done, cut foliage and roots from bulbs and store in mesh bags<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Softnecks: you can keep leaves on and braid the whole plant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Workday Task List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weeding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Perimeter of fence (inside and outside)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shed and Compost areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perimeter of communal raised beds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pollinator beds outside fenced area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cleaning and Organizing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Communal materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Maintenance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pulling dead plants and crops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repairing Hoses and Irrigation lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repair and maintain rain barrel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repairing fence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seasonal or As needed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Soil installation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Woodchip\/mulch installation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harvesting crops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Irrigating pollinator beds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Season in the Soil We are hosting an event in the garden from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on August 26 titled seasons in the soil with speaker Rich Mohr. 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