Yesterday, the Garlic and Onion Harvests were in full swing. Richard and Melanie began the Garlic Harvest. Richard carefully looked at all the varieties, noting which ones have tops which are turning brown on the tips. He sorted out those that were the closest to harvest and began digging them. When complete, Melanie and Richard tied them in bundles by type and hung them in the shed to cure. Curing means that the outer layer goes from a wetter stage (characteristic of underground) to dry paper like covering. Each of the bundles were marked with signs as to the variety.
The onions were ready to harvest after being laid over for a few days. Richard began pulling them of the ground. Melanie and I joined him.
Onions were laid on the ground in the sun to continue the curing process. Since Rain was expected, Richard and Melanie picked up the Onions and laid them out on tables in the garage. All told, we have about 400 Onions taken from the ground at this stage. The biggest one that we found so far weighed in at 1 pound. They surely are not all that big. We figure we have about 200 pounds total. And there are more to come.
We love our Onions and our Garlic.
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