How to Grow Thriving Garlic in the Pacific Northwest

In this episode of The Evergreen Thumb, Erin Hoover covers everything you need to know about growing garlic in Washington state. She explains the difference between hardneck and softneck garlic, shares her own growing experience, and touches on elephant garlic as well. Erin walks through site selection, sourcing seed garlic, regional planting timing, spacing methods, and mulching for winter protection. She covers scape removal in early summer and when to stop watering before harvest, then closes with guidance on curing garlic for maximum storage life and an overview of common garlic pests and diseases, including prevention tips like crop rotation and separating garlic from onions. Resources mentioned in this episode, along with a full transcript, can be found on our website.