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harvest garlic news:
Garlic is ready to harvest when the plants
begin to turn yellow or brown and begin to fall over .
Dig the plants while there are still some green leaves remaining on the plant . Harvest the bulbs by digging the plant carefully and lifting the bulbs using a fork .
The garlic can be used straight away or it can be cured for longer storage . Garlic can be cured by hanging the plants in bunches or by spreading them out on a rack or screen .
The plants should be kept intact while they cure , do not remove the tops until the garlic is dry
Curing should be carried out in a cool, dry place with good ventilation such as a barn, attic or garage. Once dry, the bulbs will keep for up to a year.
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