Garry Kelsey grows about 15,000 to 20,000 garlic bulbs each year. He has been growing garlic for more than 10 years and sells seed garlic to other growers. Though the farm is only 25 acres, “it doesn’t take much land to grow garlic,” says Garry. He grows two varieties – Music and Russian Red and will be growing some leeks this year as well. Tomatoes, garlic and onions grown at White Rock Garlic are available in August and are sold at the Perth Farmers’ Market. Garlic is available at Foodsmiths in season.
Garry, who is now retired, has a portable sawmill and saws lumber as a hobby. “My website, www.tatlockcentral.bravehost.com has information on what we do here in Tatlock,” he says. The website also offers more than100 garlic and scape recipes.