Green garlic and methods of production

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2011-05-10

2011-05-10

Bell, Kent L (Department: 1661)

Plant husbandry

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07937889

ABSTRACT:
A new vegetable, referred to herein as green garlic, grown from garlic bulbils is disclosed. In particular examples, the green garlic is rich in one or more thiosulfinates. Methods of producing green garlic are also disclosed. In some examples, such methods permit year-round commercial production of green garlic.

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