When Do You Harvest Garlic?

This week, I harvested my garlic crop! This was all planted last fall and was in the ground for about 9 months. And I'll confess: the only hard part of growing garlic is knowing when to harvest it. (More info below.)
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If you can, it's always best to harvest during a dry time so the garlic has a chance to start drying in the ground. Mother Nature doesn’t always participate in our garden plans so mine was harvested between rains.
So... how do you know when to harvest?
One of the tell-tale things to look for is that the majority of the green leaves are turning brown. At least 1/3 of each leaf should be brown. If yours are, then it's time to think about harvesting!
Here's the process:
- Test one bulb by digging it up, looking for the husk to have formed. Use a garden fork to dig up the bulbs as pulling them can tear or rip the stalk, which can inhibit the curing process.
- Once dug up, lay on screens to dry and cure in a warm place out of direct sun. I use a barn to do this, but any dark space will work. The bulbs can also be tied together in bunches or braids and hung to dry.
- Allow to cure until the roots and stalks are completely dried. Don’t worry: I’ll have a follow-up video when we get to this step!
I hope you're enjoying the garlic growing process!
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