Story Title: Summer Harvesting
Episode: Eleven
TX Date: 21st January 2012
Presenter: Chloe Thomson

Harvest the perfect garlic this season with Chloe's practical and fun ideas to making the most out of your fresh produce.

Tips and Facts

• Garlic is well known for its anti-bacterial properties and also is said to reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease and high cholesterol.
• Aside from the health benefits Chloe grows her own garlic because it tastes better than the store bought bulbs and has less carbon miles.
• To harvest your garlic without damaging the bulbs it is easiest to use a small spade or trowel to individually dig out each bulb.
• Don't be tempted to try harvesting by just pulling on your garlic – they'll probably break leaving the bulb stuck in the ground.

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