Haaseford Farms is a certified organic garlic farm in Ironbank, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, growing garlic since 1870. Products are made on-site, fresh garlic keeps for three to nine months, and opened Minced Garlic keeps for up to six months.
Got a Question About Garlic?
Raelee hears a lot of questions.
Some come at the market stall, in the middle of setting up or packing down, from someone holding a bulb of garlic and wanting to know exactly what makes it different. Others arrive by email, from people who have already ordered and want to know how long a jar will last, or how to store what they have just bought.
This page brings the most common ones together in one place, answered honestly and in detail, so you do not have to wait for the next market day or an email reply to get what you need.
If your question is not here, reach out. Raelee reads every one.
Your Frequently Asked Questions
How can you prove your garlic is not from China?
All our garlic is grown right here at Haaseford Farms, in Ironbank, Adelaide Hills, South Australia. We do not import garlic from anywhere else. If you need more proof than that, we are not sure we can offer much beyond the calluses on our hands from hand-planting and hand-harvesting every bulb ourselves.
What preservatives do you use in your products?
We use natural ingredients only, primarily certified organic lemon juice and vinegar, depending on the product. We avoid chemical preservatives entirely, in keeping with our organic farming practices.
When do you plant and harvest garlic?
We plant in the cooler months and let the garlic grow for seven to eight months. Harvest happens once the leaves begin to die back, usually around midsummer. That full growing cycle is what gives Haaseford garlic its flavour and potency.
Where is Haaseford Farms located?
We are in the little town of Ironbank, in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia. The soil and climate here suit garlic particularly well, which is part of why it has grown on this land since 1870.
How long can I keep fresh garlic?
Stored properly, fresh garlic lasts three to nine months.
What is the best way to store fresh garlic?
Keep it in a cool, dry place with good air circulation. Avoid plastic bags or sealed containers, which trap moisture and cause garlic to rot, and do not store fresh garlic in the fridge. Treat it like wine: temperature control matters, and garlic does not like extremes of hot or cold.
How long does Minced Garlic last once opened?
Once opened, Minced Garlic keeps in the fridge for up to six months. Use a clean, dry spoon each time to help it last the distance.
Do you make your products yourselves, or are they processed off-site?
Every product is made on-site, at our farm in Ironbank. That hands-on approach means we control quality from the soil the garlic grows in through to the jar that reaches your kitchen.
What is the strongest garlic Haaseford Farms grows?
Volcanite, one of our Classic Garlic Varieties, carries a flavour intensity of 5 out of 5 and a heat intensity of 4.8 out of 5. It is the one to reach for when you want garlic to be the centrepiece of a dish.
What is the mildest garlic Haaseford Farms grows?
Elephant Garlic. Despite its size, the flavour is gentle and slightly sweet, which makes it the variety most people start with if they are new to cooking with fresh garlic.
What made Raelee and Damien get into garlic farming?
Garlic has grown on this land since 1870, when Damien’s great-great-grandmother planted the first elephant garlic cloves on the property. Raelee and Damien’s own interest in organic, sustainable farming, combined with that inherited legacy, led them to keep the tradition going in Ironbank today.
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