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Garlic harvesting is complete. πŸ§„ Big, beautiful Garlic harvesting is complete. πŸ§„ Big, beautiful bulbs this year: 134 total; 98 Music and Susan Delafield; 36 Russian Red. These will cure outside in the shade for about 4 to 6 weeks. In about 3 weeks, I'll trim the roots and remove the dried leaves. Once fully cured, I'll do a final cleaning and cut the stalk off before storing in a dark, cool place

A few tips for garlic harvesting:
1, Do not cure in the sun! Unlike onions, garlic should be cured out of direct sunlight. 
2. Do not wash or clean harvested garlic with water. Gently bush off any soil and allow it to air dry. 
3. To make harvesting easier, stop watering garlic about 4 days before harvesting. 
4. Begin harvesting when there are about 5 green leaves remaining. Unsure? Dig one up and see how it looks.
5. Replant your garlic bed with carrots, radishes, beets, or beans. Top dress first with a little compost or organic fertilizer. 
6. Don't forget to save your best bulbs for replanting in the fall!

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