First Garlic of the Season

[billb]

Planted hard neck garlic last November and cut the scapes several days ago.Went out in the garden today I thought let’s see how they look.
I shoveled up two cloves and was so happy to see good results.
Thanks for looking

 

[PickTime]

They cleaned up real nice, congratulations. Can’t get much fresher.

 

[billb]

They cleaned up real nice, congratulations. Can’t get much fresher.

Thank you
It amazes me to plant it in the Fall and see it now ..We are taking a piece and adding to sauce today

 

[traveller777]

Fine job, Bill. Love me some garlic.

 

[ticndig]

nice size garlics and as fresh as it gets.

 

[billb]

nice size garlics and as fresh as it gets.

Thank you
I’m learning …in the Fall of 20 I planted only a couple that came up in 21
In the Fall of 21 I was more careful and thankfully so far so good a lot better
Thanks to the members here who have given me advice

 

[billb]

Fine job, Bill. Love me some garlic.

Thank You
I was so surprised to see how it looked today.
We cut a piece and added it to sauce on the stove now
Take care

 

[traveller777]

Thank You
I was so surprised to see how it looked today.
We cut a piece and added it to sauce on the stove now
Take care

Enjoy the fruits of your labor.

 

[billb]

Enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Thank you it was a beautiful and rewarding day ..
I hope all is well

 

[billb]

nice size garlics and as fresh as it gets.

Thank You for your advice and in the near future perhaps you can help me with the curing process
Take care

 

[old texan]

Planted hard neck garlic last November and cut the scapes several days ago.Went out in the garden today I thought let’s see how they look.
I shoveled up two cloves and was so happy to see good results.
Thanks for looking

good job-some friends of mine pickle the unopened blooms-a tasty edible garnish to a bloody mary-also i like to cook with the immature plants almost like green onions

 

[billb]

good job-some friends of mine pickle the unopened blooms-a tasty edible garnish to a bloody mary-also i like to cook with the immature plants almost like green onions

Thank you that sounds very good..I’ll drink to that my friend

 

[pepperj]

Nice tight looking bulb, let the rest mature now.
When the leaves start to die/brown up then they're ready for harvesting.

 

[traveller777]

Nice tight looking bulb, let the rest mature now.
When the leaves start to die/brown up then they're ready for harvesting.

Pepper, you are a fount of information.

 

[pepperj]

Pepper, you are a fount of information.

I told Bill that because I'm planning on raiding his garlic bed later on.
( actually I'm a tad green with envy that his are doing so well.)

 

[traveller777]

I told Bill that because I'm planning on raiding his garlic bed later on.
( actually I'm a tad green with envy that his are doing so well.)

That Bill has a green thumb. I bet you do too, Sir Pepper.

 

[pepperj]

That Bill has a green thumb. I bet you do too, Sir Pepper.

Bill has had more experience than me Trav. I'm sure of it.

 

[billb]

Nice tight looking bulb, let the rest mature now.
When the leaves start to die/brown up then they're ready for harvesting.

Thank you for sharing your advice.helping me with the garlic.
On some plants now the top leader is starting to turn brown maybe three- four inches from the tip and maybe one lower one near the ground.can I continue to water the plants…….

Bill has had more experience than me Trav. I'm sure of it.

 

[ticndig]

Thank You for your advice and in the near future perhaps you can help me with the curing process
Take care

Glad to have helped , hit me up if you have any other gardening questions.

 

[pepperj]

Thank you for sharing your advice.helping me with the garlic.
On some plants now the top leader is starting to turn brown maybe three- four inches from the tip and maybe one lower one near the ground.can I continue to water the plants…….

The trick is to let the plants begin to die back, but harvest before all the leaves have turned brown. The top-most, green leaves extend down, into the soil, around each garlic bulb. When the lower two thirds of leaves have dried up and turned brown, the garlic bulbs will be at their best.

So keep watering still.