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To determine when your garlic is ready for harvesting, keep an eye on the lower leaves. When they start to yellow and wilt, that’s your cue. Be mindful not to wait too long, as delaying harvest can lead to decreased bulb quality and shortened storage life.
To harvest, gently ease the bulbs from the soil using a fork while pulling on the foliage above. The timing of the harvest will vary based on when you planted the cloves, but you can generally expect to harvest from late spring to late summer.