How to Grow Garlic: Video Overview

This video provides a visual overview of the garlic-growing season. It is a companion to—not a replacement for—our detailed How to Grow Garlic: Planting, Care & Harvest Guide.

Browse seed garlic and shallots or use the Garlic Selector to find varieties suited to your goals.

What You Will See in This Garlic-Growing Video

The demonstration introduces the major stages of growing garlic so you can see how the process fits together before working through the detailed written instructions.

• Selecting planting stock and separating bulbs into cloves
• Choosing a planting location and preparing the soil
• Planting cloves with the correct orientation
• Maintaining the crop during active growth
• Recognizing the transition toward harvest

Use the Video as a Seasonal Preview

Before Planting

Compare garlic types, choose a sunny and well-drained bed, and prepare the soil before separating the cloves. For a closer look at the physical planting process, watch Selecting and Planting Seed Garlic.

During Active Growth

Keep weeds from competing with the crop and adjust watering to rainfall, soil drainage, and growth stage. Avoid treating a general schedule as a substitute for observing soil moisture and plant development.

At Harvest

Use leaf condition and bulb maturity to guide harvest rather than relying only on a calendar date. Cure bulbs in a protected, well-ventilated location before preparing them for storage.

Choose the Right Follow-Up Resource

• Complete written guide: detailed planting, care, harvest, curing, and storage instructions.
• Garlic types: choose between hardneck and softneck garlic.
• Troubleshooting: identify common garlic pest and disease problems.
• Storage: move from cured bulbs to household storage and preservation.

Continue Exploring Garlic

Visit the Garlic Resource Center, compare varieties in the Garlic Selector, or shop seed garlic and shallots.