Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil
Break the garlic bulb into individual cloves
Select the largest, healthiest cloves for planting
Plant in fall for best results
Place each clove pointed end up
Set cloves 2 inches deep
Space cloves 4 to 6 inches apart
Space rows 12 inches apart
Cover cloves with soil
Water lightly after planting
Mulch the bed with straw or leaves
Keep soil moist but not soggy
Remove weeds as they appear
Harvest when lower leaves begin to brown
Cure harvested bulbs in a dry, airy place