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IF YOU REALLY WANT to have garlic-favorable soil,
use soil with a pH balance of 6.5 to 7.0 — near neutral.”
Harvesting and
Storing Garlic
As previously mentioned,
garlic will be ready to
harvest the summer after
a fall planting.
Pro-tip: Garlic is ready
for harvest when the
leaves turn brown.
Loosen the soil around the bulbs
before pulling so they aren’t harmed
during removal. Pull upwards delicately
or else you may bruise them.
Place them in a warm, dry, and airy loca-
tion protected from the rain and direct sun for
about a week so they can dry. Afterwards they
are ready for storage. Keep them at 50-60°F in a cool,
dry location and they will last for four to eight months.
Traditionally, they are kept in mesh bags or braided
together and hung to ensure they remain dry.
Garlic is a wonderful vegetable to consider for a winter
garden. They pair well with onions and can be utilized in a
variety of foods. Because nine cloves can be planted within
one square foot, you can raise a thick garden of garlic which
can be stored after harvest for long-term use.
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Maximum Yield