Growing Garlic Scapes: Using the Whole Plant in Australia

```html Introduction Garlic scapes are the curling flower stalks that hardneck garlic produces in spring — mild, garlicky, and delicious in stir-fries, pesto, and roasted as a side dish. Removing them improves bulb development significantly. For Australian gardeners, understanding how to cultivate, harvest, and utilise garlic scapes represents a significant opportunity to maximise yield from a single planting and reduce kitchen waste. Getting the most from your garlic crop extends far beyond t…