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Garlic: January–April 2023

From winter through early spring, most of my fieldwork focused on garlic care.

January: Windbreak Setup

Strong winds made me worry about lodging, so I installed a windbreak net. Let’s see how effective it is.

Winter garlic protected by a windbreak net

March: Wintered Over

Despite the windy season, the garlic overwintered well. From here, I’m excited to see how much it bulks up.

Garlic looking healthy after winter dormancy

April: Growing Fast

With warmer weather, the plants are putting on rapid growth. Rust can be an issue this time of year, but so far there’s no sign of it. Is it healthier than the garlic from two years ago?

Vigorous spring growth of garlic in April
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