If your garlic has a squeaky clean, bleached bottom… it most likely came from China. Garlic roots can carry soil-borne diseases and pests, which is why, in order to import garlic into the United States, regulations require that the roots be completely removed. This helps prevent the spread of invasive species and protects local agriculture. Interestingly, some American garlic growers actually choose to leave the roots on their garlic as a visual cue to shoppers—it’s their way of saying, “Hey, this was grown right here in the U.S.” So next time you’re at the farmers market or grocery store, check the bottom of your garlic bulbs… roots might just be a sign you’re supporting a local farm. #garlic #funfact #funfacts #local #supportlocal #garden #gardening #plant #plants #root #roots #garden #gardening #tip #tips #shilohfarm