When to Harvest Garlic: A Gardener’s Guide to Perfect Timing. Garlic is one of the most rewarding crops you can grow—low-maintenance, full of flavor, and incredibly satisfying to harvest. But knowing exactly when to dig up your garlic can be the difference between plump, storable bulbs and overripe cloves that won’t last long. Most gardeners across the U.S. harvest garlic in late June to early July, but in warmer climates, harvest may happen sooner. The timing depends on se

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