Part IV · Crop record 13

Garlic

Garlic was harvested August 17; early-spring planting produced small bulbs that mostly did not divide into cloves.

2026 STATUSHarvested · small bulbs← all crop stories

Growth timeline

The season in three field marks

JUL 20

Lower leaves began browning.

AUG 17 AM

Wet soil delayed harvest.

AUG 17 PM

Bulbs lifted small and mostly undivided after early-spring planting.

01

Planting

Garlic occupied its own row in the compact plot and was already established when the spring garden record intensified.

02

Fertilization

The spring plan emphasized soil preparation and moderate nutrition rather than late feeding near bulb maturity.

03

Irrigation

Rain and drip irrigation supported growth; watering would taper as harvest and curing approached.

04

Pest history

No garlic pest was documented.

05

Harvest progression

Not yet harvested in the July 31 record. Readiness was being judged by browned lower leaves, not by onion timing.

06

Companion record

Garlic formed a distinct row near the root crops and fruiting beds.

07

Organic practices

Observation, weed control, careful moisture management, and curing preparation guided the crop.

08

Yield

Pending harvest; no bulbs counted yet.

What I’d change next year

Record planting date and variety, photograph leaf progression, and prepare a shaded ventilated curing rack before lifting bulbs.

Next crop recordPotatoesPotatoes moved through hilling, aphid treatment, soap-damaged tops, harvest, and curing—an unusually complete problem-to-pantry arc.