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An Herb Society of America Guide

Garlic

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Table of Contents
Introduction …………………………………………………………….…. Contributors & Acknowledgements ……………………………………… Description ………………………………………………………………... Chemistry & Nutrition……………………………………………………. History & Folklore ………………………………………………………… Literature & Art …………………………………………………………… Cultivation ………………………………………………………………… Pests & Diseases …………………………………………………………... Pruning & Harvesting ……………………………………………………… Preserving & Storing ………………………………………………………. Uses ………………………………………………………………………... - Culinary ………………………………………………………. - Recipes ………………………………………………… - Craft ………………………………………………………….. - Medicinal Uses & Ethnobotany ……………………………….- Garden ……………………………………………………….. - Other Uses …………………………………………………... Varieties …………………………………………………………………… Cultivar Examples …………………………………………………………. Literature Citations & References ………………………………………... HSA Library Garlic Resources ….………………………………………… 3 3 6 8 9 11 12 16 17 18 20 20 21 35 36 37 37 39 40 45 53

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Introduction
Mission: The Herb Societyof America is dedicated to promoting the knowledge, use and delight of herbs through educational programs, research, and sharing the experience of its members with the community. Environmental Statement: The Society is committed to protecting our global environment for the health and well-being of humankind and all growing things. We encourage gardeners to practice environmentally soundhorticulture. Purpose, Scope and Intended Audience This guide was designed to provide an overview of the uses, cultivation, history, folklore and types of garlic. It was written to accommodate a variety of audiences, providing basic information appropriate for beginners to herbs and herb gardening with supplemental information for intermediate level herb enthusiasts. It can be used as a starting point forthose interested in pursuing individual research or developing an herbal presentation/program. Disclaimer: Information is provided as an educational service. Mention of commercial products does not indicate an endorsement by The Herb Society of America. The Herb Society of America cannot advise, recommend, or prescribe herbs for medicinal use. Please consult a health care provider before pursuingany herbal treatments.

Contributors & Acknowledgements
Text by: Michele Meyers, HSA Director of Education, except where otherwise noted © 2004, 2006 The Herb Society of America Horticultural Advisor: Robin Siktberg, HSA Editor/Horticulturist Contributors The Herb Society of America would like to thank the following contributors, without whose expertise and input this guide would not have beenpossible: James Adams Jim Adams has been gardening and growing herbs since childhood. He earned his horticulture degree from Michigan State University. He completed numerous internships at some of the country’s premier horticultural institutions before becoming the Assistant Curator of the Fern Valley Native Plant Collection at the U.S. National Arboretum. In 1997, he changed posts and becameCurator of the National Herb Garden, also at the arboretum. Jim is a member the Potomac Unit of The Herb Society of America as well as various other horticulture-related organizations. He lives in Washington, D.C. Gwen Barclay Gwen is Director of Food Services at The International Festival-Institute at Round Top, Texas. A member of the both the Pioneer Unit and the South Texas Unit of HSA, she is anationally recognized expert on herbs and herbal cuisine. Gwen and her mother, Madalene Hill, are co-authors of Southern Herb Growing.
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