Anyway, I guess you watch for the leaves to start dying off and testing the bulbs when the leaves are half dead. I am in central New York, between Syracuse and Utica and a bit south down in dairy country. What's the general time for harvest in this part of the country? When should I stop watering the garlic in preparation for harvest?

Thanks a bunch. I never would have had a successful crop this year if I hadn't read this forum all last spring and summer.

Like any garden item, some mature earlier/later than others. For me, it has usually been sometime in late June when I have noticeable leaf die back. Harvest has usally occured for me over the first 2 weeks or so of July. Again, sometimes a bit earlier, sometimes later.

Using the leaves as a guide is excellent. As far as when to cut off watering, I usually try to guess when I am a week away from lifting the bulbs, and stop then. I also keep an eye on the weather forecast to try and get them up before a rain.

My experience has shown a week early is better than a week late.

Thanks!