While avoiding garlic bulbs that smell like garlic may seem counterintuitive, there’s a good reason behind it.

These blooming stalks that grow from garlic bulbs are a delicious and versatile ingredient to use in various recipes.

Garlic should be planted between Oct. 1 and Nov. 15 to give the clove a chance to develop some roots before it goes dormant for the winter. Separate cloves from the bulb and plant root side down ...