08/21/2026
Question of the Week: Why does Connect Farms garlic sometimes take a little longer to be ready?
Great question! When it comes to garlic, we don’t rush the process.
There are a few reasons our garlic may be ready a little later than garlic from other growers.
First, we grow both Music and Russian garlic, and different varieties mature at different times. Even within the same field, Mother Nature ultimately decides when each variety is ready to harvest.
Our Alberta growing season also plays a big role. Cooler spring temperatures and changing weather conditions can mean a later start and, sometimes, a later harvest.
But one of the biggest reasons is what happens after the garlic comes out of the ground.
At Connect Farms, we give our garlic time to properly cure before trimming and preparing it for storage or sale. We leave the stems attached while the bulbs cure and allow them to dry down naturally. Depending on the conditions and the size of the bulbs, this process can take several weeks.
Why wait?
Because our goal isn't to get the garlic out the door as quickly as possible. We want it properly cured so you receive garlic that's ready for longer-term storage while maintaining the incredible flavour you expect from locally grown garlic.
Growing garlic takes almost an entire year. After waiting that long, we're certainly not going to rush the last few weeks.
Good garlic is worth the wait.
Connect Farms
Okotoks, Alberta
connectfarmsab.com
