More on garlic scapes

llama momma wrote:Hardneck garlics send up a flower stalk in early June in northern climates and as early as March or April in warm climates. Before the stalk begins to turn woody, starts to uncoil, and begins to stand up straight, the stalk should be cut off 1/2 inch above the top plant leaf. This redirects the energy downward into the bulb.

Copied from Filaree Farm site:
http://www.filareefarm.com/growing.html

llama momma wrote:Heaven's No! I can't wait to try out garlic scape hummus

http://www.green-cityzen.com/in-the-kitchen/garlic-scape-hummus/

It's from a sf gardener that I haven't seen on the forum recently but if she or he sees this I am thanking you in advance!

llama momma wrote:Heaven's No! I can't wait to try out garlic scape hummus

http://www.green-cityzen.com/in-the-kitchen/garlic-scape-hummus/

It's from a sf gardener that I haven't seen on the forum recently but if she or he sees this I am thanking you in advance!

GWN wrote:I also roasted mine with garlic over the barbecue with asparagus

donnainzone10 wrote:While picking up a few things at Whole Foods just now, I saw garlic scapes for $4.99 per pound. The tips were large and rounded, unlike mine, which are thin and serpentine.

The onion scapes have small heads, although they do seem to be growing slowly.

One of the garlic scapes is starting to curl. Should I harvest these now, or wait?

Thanks for any advice or suggestions.

llama momma wrote:It's early June in Ohio and that means fresh garlic scapes.  Now to decide which receipe(s) to enjoy. The pen and plate are for size reference.

Scorpio Rising wrote:

llama momma wrote:It's early June in Ohio and that means fresh garlic scapes.  Now to decide which receipe(s) to enjoy. The pen and plate are for size reference.

OK, I was mowing, and I have these for my first time EVER!!!!!  What canI do with them?  How low do I cut them off?  They are so cool!  I am gonna get them tomorrow.....SCAPES!!!!!!!!I am so excited!

BeetlesPerSqFt wrote:

Scorpio Rising wrote:

llama momma wrote:It's early June in Ohio and that means fresh garlic scapes.  Now to decide which receipe(s) to enjoy. The pen and plate are for size reference.

OK, I was mowing, and I have these for my first time EVER!!!!!  What canI do with them?  How low do I cut them off?  They are so cool!  I am gonna get them tomorrow.....SCAPES!!!!!!!!I am so excited!

I looked at the photo too fast and wondered how there were red and blue scapes... I need more sleep (due to grass pollen allergies.)

Sometimes I slice my scapes small/thin and use them raw in salads (usually chunky salads rather than leafy ones), or barely cook them and add to the rare pasta dish. Or I cut them frozen green bean size, and throw them into stir fry. I've also heard of garlic scape pesto, but haven't made it myself.

I grab my scapes close to where they come out of the garlic and pull - sometimes it breaks off right there, sometimes a little extra slides out from inside the plant before it snaps.

BeetlesperSqFt wrote:

I grab my scapes close to where they come out of the garlic and pull - sometimes it breaks off right there, sometimes a little extra slides out from inside the plant before it snaps.

CapeCoddess wrote:

BeetlesperSqFt wrote:

I grab my scapes close to where they come out of the garlic and pull - sometimes it breaks off right there, sometimes a little extra slides out from inside the plant before it snaps.

If I did that I think the whole plant would pop out of the MM it's friable.  I cut mine. But now I want to try pulling one and see what happens.

CapeCoddess wrote:

BeetlesperSqFt wrote:

I grab my scapes close to where they come out of the garlic and pull - sometimes it breaks off right there, sometimes a little extra slides out from inside the plant before it snaps.

If I did that I think the whole plant would pop out of the MM it's friable.  I cut mine. But now I want to try pulling one and see what happens.