Garlic Scapes
$3.00
Description
Sold by the pound
Harvested late May, early June. If you haven’t cooked with garlic scapes, you are missing out on a simple and mildly flavorful part of the garlic plant that is only available for a limited time each year.
Garlic scapes are the long flower bud of the garlic plant that grows out of the bulb. They can be removed in early summer, as this will allow the bulbs of garlic to grow larger and fuller. These scapes are long, green stalks, with a similar weight and makeup as green onions. The word ‘scape’ is used in other plants, as it means a long, flowerless stalk growing directly from a root. When you remove these scapes, they can be used in a variety of ways, since they have a nearly identical flavor to garlic, albeit slightly less spicy. You can eat the scapes raw, grill them, fry them, or use them as a salad vegetable. The tops of the stem are the most tender and flavorful portions, and many people also enjoy adding them to soups and stews.
