Why We Harvested Our Garlic Early Northern White Garlic - Tips from Video in Description

Описание: Why We Harvested Our Garlic Early: Northern White Garlic Success!

Morning! It's June 25th, and we're harvesting our Northern White garlic planted last October. Typically, we wait until July 1st, but with an incoming storm and a recent drought, it's time to pull them early. Watch as we dig up these flavorful bulbs and share tips on harvesting and storing garlic. This variety has been a new experiment for us, and we're excited to see the results. Stay tuned to see if this harvest meets our expectations!

Tips from this Video: Harvesting Northern White Garlic
1. Timing of Planting:

Plant your garlic in the fall, around the middle of October. This gives it ample time to establish roots before winter.
2. Timing of Harvest:

Generally, garlic is harvested around July 1st. However, consider harvesting earlier if there's a forecast of incoming storms.
3. Weather Considerations:

If you’ve experienced a drought followed by a storm forecast, it’s advisable to harvest your garlic early to avoid potential damage.
4. Dryness of Garlic:

Ensure your garlic is well dry before harvesting. In drought conditions, the garlic should be adequately dry for harvest.
5. Observation During Harvest:

Check the size and condition of each garlic bulb as you harvest. Variations in size are normal, and it’s important to assess each bulb individually.
6. Handling of Harvested Garlic:

Once thoroughly dried, break the garlic bulbs apart into cloves. Save the largest cloves for planting next year.
7. Depth of Planting:

Plant your garlic about 4-5 inches deep. This ensures they have the right conditions to grow properly.
8. Soil Condition:

Dry soil, often due to drought, makes harvesting garlic easier. The bulbs come out of the ground with less effort.
9. Unexpected Finds:

Be prepared for surprises, such as finding live cicadas while harvesting. Handle them gently and return them to the soil.
10. Final Assessment:

After harvesting, assess the overall quality and size of your garlic bulbs. Note the differences and be pleased with your hard work and the results.
We hope these tips help you with your garlic harvesting! Happy gardening! 🌱🧄



Time Stamps:
0:00 - Introduction and Overview
0:04 - Decision to Harvest Early
0:21 - Planting Information
0:49 - Harvesting the First Bulb
1:20 - Examining the First Bulb
2:02 - Continuing the Harvest
2:26 - Observing Variations in Bulbs
3:09 - Progressing Through the Harvest
4:04 - Smallest Bulb Found
4:34 - Unexpected Discovery: Cicada
5:03 - Preparing Garlic for Next Year
5:34 - Blessed with a Good Harvest
6:00 - Best Looking Bulb So Far
6:26 - Showing Each Bulb Harvested
6:53 - Easy Harvest Due to Dry Soil
7:01 - Interesting Size Observations
7:27 - Digging Up the Last Bulb
8:35 - Final Harvest Results
9:10 - Conclusion and Thank You

Harvesting Our Northern White Garlic 6/25/24




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