[tjg911]

since you are new at garlic craig do you know that you should let it dry in a shed or garage... out of the sun.

i tie 4-5 stalks together and tie them to crw and let them dry in my shed for 3-4 weeks. when the moisture is not apparent when you cut the stalk 1" above the top of the bulb they are dry for storage. place in cool dry place not hot, your garage will be too hot for storage. i put mine in the basement and allow for air circulation. do not put it in the fridge!

maybe you know this but in case you did not this will allow your garlic to store into the winter before it starts to sprout.

here we plant on columbus day but i have found that late october early november (before week 2) is best. mulch with 4-6" of shredded leaves after planting.