Time to harvest my garlic

My garlic was planted about 10 months ago.  It is now almost completely brown, so it is time to harvest it.  I will replant part of the cloves I harvested in about 6 weeks.

After pulling all of the garlic out of the ground I shake off as much soil as possible.  Now I will leave the garlic to sit for a couple of days and then I will be able to shake off more soil.  Then I will cut of the stock (called the neck) and put them in the refrigerator to be used throughout the next 12 months.

Now three days later the garlic is dry.  Cut off the roots and stocks.  Rub off the remaining soil and put it all in your compost.

Here is the garlic ready to store in the refrigerator.  Some I will use for planting.  The tiny ones are good for adding to oil and making your own garlic flavored oil.  I put the lid on mine and snap 2 to 3 corners on tight, but never close the lid all the way.  This will barely last until next years crop is ready to harvest.  Sometimes a few go moldy or soft before the next harvest is ready.  Keep them dry and cool and they will keep longer.