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Bill and Don Christopher, owners of Christopher Ranch, discuss garlic:

• 90 percent of the U.S. garlic crop is produced in California.
  
• Garlic is almost odor-free until crushed or sliced.
  
• California Early garlic has off-white skin and is harvested in June.
  
• In a cool, dry place, braided garlic will keep for about one year.
  
• The Green core or germ adds bitterness to the garlic flavor.
  
• Roasting garlic produces a mild, sweet, nutty flavor.

Christopher Ranch
Gilroy, Calif.
408-847-1100
www.christopherranch.com