How to Sow
Plant garlic cloves in well-drained soil rich in organic matter and full sun. Plant cloves with the pointed side up and set them 1" deep and 4 " apart in rows 1-2" apart. In the South, plant cloves in the fall for a spring harvest. In the North, plant cloves in early spring for a fall harvest.
How to Grow
In the South, plant cloves in the fall for a spring harvest. In the North, plant cloves in early spring for a fall harvest. Provide plants with extra water during especially dry periods. Plant garlic cloves in a different location each year.
Harvesting
Harvest garlic when foliage dies back. Dig the bulbs out with a pitchfork and cure them in a warm, dry place for a week. Then store the bulbs in a cool, dry place.