@epicgardening: GARLIC HARVEST - Garlic is ready about six months after planting, when green leaves turn crispy brown from the bottom up. That color shift means the plant is entering dormancy and pushing energy into the bulb for tighter wrappers and better storage. After harvest, garlic must cure in a shaded, airy spot for 2–4 weeks so excess moisture dries down and bulbs store for months naturally well.