2007-08-11 09:49:09 · 5 answers · asked by Oleman 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
It's the stalk, and it should be harvested when it is in full curl, before it blooms. That will eb about 3 weeks before the bulbs are ready for harvest. Scape is delicious, and is less strong than cloves of garlic and still has the flavor and health benefits. The most popular recipe involving scape is pesto.
2007-08-11 09:55:59 · answer #1 · answered by shojo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Great Garlic Scape
Interesting garlic information
http://www.moscowfood.coop/archive/scapes.html
Usually in mid-June, garlic that is growing on the Palouse bursts upward with a curly seed top known as the scape. Scapes are the flowerstalks found on all members of the Allium family (onions, leeks, chives, and garlic). In garlic, the scapes curl as they grow, and ultimately straighten, and then grow little seed-like bulbils. Garlic producers remove the scapes to enhance bulb development.
Save Your Scapes! Sometimes I think I should parade around the Co-op carrying that sign. Too many local garlic growers are composting their scapes and not enjoying one of the most delicious ways to eat this wonderfully healthful plant.
SEE PHOTO OF SCAPES BELOW
Garlic Scape Recipes
http://www.mariquita.com/recipes/garlic-scapes.html
Garlic scape pesto
http://www.boston.com/ae/food/articles/2006/07/05/garlic_scape_pesto/
2007-08-11 17:06:49 · answer #2 · answered by LucySD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yummy, Garlic scapes. Scapes are the flower stalks and they are great sauted with garlic and butter.
2007-08-11 23:55:29 · answer #3 · answered by Sptfyr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am and never heard of it
2007-08-13 21:12:37 · answer #4 · answered by Jae 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its the flower stalk.
2007-08-11 16:58:04 · answer #5 · answered by HaSiCiT Bust A Tie A1 TieBusters 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋