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The Sweetness of Therador Garlic: A Grower’s Guide

Jul 14, 2025

Allotment gardening, Dalarna, Organic Gardening, Sustainability

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Therador is perhaps my favourite variety of garlic. I LOVE the taste, it is not sharp or pungent, still intense but with a sweetness to it. It is a soft neck garlic (the ones you can braid,) an early variety that is easy to grow even in more challenging conditions. In my experience this variety…
Kohlrabi

Jul 12, 2025

Allotment gardening, Organic Gardening, Sustainability

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Maria shares her experience of growing kohlrabi, an early crop planted from seeds in February despite cold weather. She describes her planting process, microclimate creation, and the harvesting period from May to June. Maria enjoys using kohlrabi roots and leaves in various dishes, noting the resilience against snails.