My Best Garlic Harvest!!! What I Did Differently In 2024 To Grow Large Garlic! + How I Cure Garlic!!

The 2024 garlic harvest is here.... and IT WAS MY BEST GARLIC HARVEST EVER!! This was my 4th year growing garlic in my backyard homestead, and I decided to change up a few things things year! Lets just say it was game changer, and I cant wait to share my harvest day with all of you! Enjoy!
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[@katipohl2431]

Spacing 8 inches, fish and seaweed fertlizer, foliage spray fertilizer

[@PeachxE]

It must be so satisfying growing your own food, have never seen such gigantic garlic lol you should be so proud of yourself!

[@itsbreellis]

It is! Especially after almost 8 months of waiting! Thank you!!

[@kristendunn8330]

Girls who get excited about garlic 🙌🙌 so wholesome 💕

[@mickalaloeffelbein4935]

Your garlic excitement is infectious 😂 you should put together something that explains what you did differently that made it such a good harvest!

[@marciasharpe3983]

She did say she spaced them out more, and started fertilizing in late Feb. cause it was warmer.

[@itsbreellis]

Thank you!!

[@leslindelgado6124]

After last years flop due to allium leaf miner I now had to deal with harvesting the smallest garlic bulbs ever. But, idc. Something is better than nothing and I’m learning from my mistakes. I’m so proud of my cute, little garlic bulbs and plan on saving the largest cloves for planting come October. 🥰

[@hankbraff1135]

Never give up, we all have dismal set backs but there is always next year , learn from others and you will have success.

[@chris.s.9992]

it would really be cool if you could tell us about the different flavor profiles of the garlic types. thank you. beautiful harvest!

[@itsbreellis]

Love that idea!

[@hankbraff1135]

Well what do you say about this video of yours young lady, firstly congratulations, you have achieved what most growers of this wonderful plant aspire to. I have been a grower for 35 years, I usually harvest around a thousand bulbs a year, your harvest was exceptional, kudus to you, your enthusiasm and joy with what you have achieved was a pleasure to see, here is a tip given to me by my gardening mentor who was of Italian and Yugoslav decent, he said to me eat a raw clove of garlic every morning and you will never have a sick day in your life, you don't need to chew it just swallow it whole or cut in quarters and then swallow it , you will never have a sick day in your life, he lived to a hundred, so who am I to argue with his wisdom.

[@bluemoon-iq5fh]

imanaged to grow 12 heads half the size of your I thought I did well,until I came on here. Well done a great crop.

[@CedarMountain925]

Garlic is my joy crop and Inchelium Reds were my best producing garlic by far this year! My hardnecks were hit and miss this year so I’m so glad I found you to see what you did different.

[@blessedbeauty2293]

- I *wish* you posted on paper the entire *grow schedule, what you used, when you planted, when you harvested, ect.* 📃

[@karenwadlin1761]

Amazing harvest!! All your hard work is paying off 😊

[@itsbreellis]

Thank you so much!

[@not1moreinch332]

I had my best garlic year as well. That soft neck variety is phenomenal

[@itsbreellis]

Congrats!! Such a good feeling!

[@oliviawaring2272]

I just harvested my garlic too! Your video makes me think that next year I need to grow some Georgian Fire!

[@itsbreellis]

Hope you had a great harvest this year!!

[@Reject06]

Your excitement is contagious and makes me excited to get some garlic and onions planted for next year! My wife is always burning through garlic and seeing how much you grew makes it a better deal to grow vs buy

[@itsbreellis]

The flavor is unmatched!! No going back once you grow your own!

[@Honeybeemom3]

Love, love, love your excitement. True gardening joy.

[@itsbreellis]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Liberty_DIY]

Sure wish I had remembered to plant Garlic, I did remember Tumeric and Ginger though. I really need to do more garden videos on my channel...

[@itsbreellis]

Remember for this fall!

[@marciasharpe3983]

You have me excited to grow garlic next year!!! Those heads were beautiful!!! NOW, please inform us how each tastes ..maybe roasted and raw in a dressing or something. You are amazing, and so fun to watch and learn!

[@itsbreellis]

Love that idea!

[@takingtally]

So excited for you! This was a joy to watch!

[@itsbreellis]

Thanks for watching!!

[@whatnow8362]

I can’t wait to pull my garlic. I think I have 2 weeks to go before mine are ready. What a great harvest! Congrats!

[@itsbreellis]

Thank you! Wishing you a great harvest!

[@markgarrett2968]

you can tell by the thick necks that it was going to be some nice big garlic mmmmmm curing mine now

[@di4085]

You have a wonderful bountiful harvest of garlic. So envious. I would be happy too.

[@itsbreellis]

Thank you! There’s nothing like homegrown garlic!!

[@shannonkatereadsstuff]

Watching this on a break while in Disney sea (Japan) and thank you for being my garlic sanity in a ridiculous amount of crowds.

[@itsbreellis]

Thanks for watching!!

[@sherry2836]

Exciting garlic harvest! Can't wait for potato harvest!

[@itsbreellis]

Yes!!! ❤

[@theapedersenballangrud5175]

This is so cool! I’m planting garlic for the first time this fall and I’m so excited to harvest my own next year. I’m so inspired by your garden 🥰

[@itsbreellis]

So excited for you!

[@itsbreellis]

& Thank you!

[@blessedbeauty2293]

- I grow garlic && it is always hit or miss.

[@CountryBarbie15]

Garlic did great for me as well 🎉 yay for a great harvest

[@itsbreellis]

Growing garlic is such a favorite over here!! Love a good harvest at the beginning of the season!

[@hogue3666]

Awesome job with your garlic! A few things I've had luck with are digging up the heads instead of pulling them by hand. Yeah, it's fun and it makes a great noise, but I've had a lot of tears with the softneck varieties. If I damage the stem it doesn't store very long. I also take pictures of my painter's tape, because life happens and tape doesn't always stay put. Especially in my garage. :) Thanks for the great video!

[@estherrodriguez8693]

Great harvest! Can’t wait for your onion harvest. Great advice in your videos, thank you!! I’m growing garlic for the first time this year and I can’t wait until harvest!

[@itsbreellis]

So excited for you!! Hope you have a great harvest! There’s nothing like homegrown garlic!

[@anabellabalbuena3670]

Thank you for sharing the name of the variety you grew!!! Cheers to your harvest. My garlic harvest was last week and it was just as exciting as yours 🎉😊

[@itsbreellis]

Hope you had a great harvest this season!! Thanks for watching!

[@sourgummiez]

Would love to see how you fertilize stuff like this when it isnt foliar. That's always the hard part for me, it takes forever

[@karentuzynski7525]

You inspire me!! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@Javi_One-fv6ic]

It's awesome to see you so happy. Glad to see your hard work paid off 👍👌

[@itsbreellis]

Thank you!

[@RT-wq8bd]

Great job! Beautiful garden.

[@debbiegibson6113]

I hope you share what you did to get such large garlic. Love your excitement! ❤

[@nicolechew1029]

Thank you for mentioning that you had been nervous about harvest in the past. I feel the same way!

[@itsbreellis]

Its taken me so long to start feeling more comfortable in the garden! Everything can seem so intimidating while learning lol

[@randomlyjessie9689]

Great job! That’s a fantastic result! ❤

[@itsbreellis]

Thank you!

[@beadyslife5570]

How exciting. Great harvest.

[@itsbreellis]

Thank you!

[@AngieBrittHEC]

Yay! Your garlic looks awesome! I grew it this last year for the first time and just harvested yesterday. I grew 13 heads, lol 😅 But like yours, they were huge. I was super excited that I did it!!

[@itsbreellis]

Thank you! & That is awesome! Congratulations!!

[@michaelashuman1126]

This is inspiring! I’ve been gardening since 2021 in 6b. I just preordered 2lbs of garlic last week so I can finally grow a large amount for my garlic loving partner haha. I hope to have this success next year!

[@itsbreellis]

Wishing you the best!! Nothing like homegrown garlic!

[@mache134]

So happy for you Bre 🎉 i miss the sunflowers but the garden is looking beautiful with the snapdragons

[@itsbreellis]

Hopefully should have some sunflowers blooming in the next month!

[@RockinGFarm]

I am so glad you had a great garlic 🧄 harvest

[@itsbreellis]

Thank you!!

[@tombryant4518]

Wow! Good stuff!

[@itsbreellis]

Thank you!

[@nenac3741]

Great job, Bre!

[@itsbreellis]

Thank you!!

[@gardeneroncarriagehill]

Beautiful! I love growing garlic🧄👩‍🌾

[@itsbreellis]

Its the best!!

[@oraziobarbagallo1609]

Such a fantastic harvest! Its great to see a small change produce a big result. Think I need to follow your spacing as I tend to crowd my garlic as well. Watching with interest from Oz.

[@itsbreellis]

Thanks for watching!

[@AJ-ms1hy]

Glad to see someone as excited about their garden harvests as I am!!!😁 👩🏻‍🌾👌. Your garlic looks amazing!!! I’m hoping mine turns out too!!😅

[@itsbreellis]

Its the best part! Hope you have a great harvest this year!

[@CarolLayaou]

Awesome Job Bre !! Think you are on to something good with that fish food ! Congratulations !! 😊❤❤😊

[@itsbreellis]

Thank you!!

[@Tracy-plant.lover-]

Looks fantastic!

[@itsbreellis]

Thank you!

[@lizsmith3104]

Giiirrrrrrrlllllll❤!!!!

[@kimdowning8736]

Fantastic!!!!

[@itsbreellis]

Thank you!

[@blackstonecap]

Wow! Those are fantastic garlic heads. Mine should be ready in about a month. Hope they com pare to yours

[@itsbreellis]

Thank you! & Wishing you a great harvest as well!

[@ponolovefarms3926]

Great looking garden!

[@itsbreellis]

Thanks!

[@meysam9]

That's great good luck 😊

[@itsbreellis]

Thank you! 😄

[@HarvestingFaithHomestead]

This is my second season attempting garlic. Last year I planted in the spring and the bulbs were so so tiny that I harvested. This round I planted last fall and there are still a few that look like they’ll be small, but a couple of them look like they’ll be massive! I’m so excited! I’ll definitely be taking your suggestions into consideration for next year. My only issue with spacing is that I’m really limited on space, so I try to pack everything in as tight as possible. Maybe this next planting I’ll put garlic in every bed rather than trying to just get them all into two beds.

[@di4085]

I guess I need to keep watching your videos to see what I need to do to grow good garlic bulbs. I pulled a few the other day and they were puny looking and so not sure what I did wrong. First time growing them. I used cloves from the grocery store and planted them in my compost pile.

[@itsbreellis]

They are super heavy feeders & love lots of sun in my experience!

[@di4085]

​@@itsbreellisthey're in full sun but what is heavy feeders?

[@Brodmann312]

They need frequent fertilizer application.

[@sarahtrew9331]

@@di4085you’d be better off growing them in a bed or planters; if a bed you can make sure there is well composted manure mixed in your soil or compost to help feed them while they grow (I amend heavily and haven’t needed extra feed for a good harvest) or in planters you will need to get a fertiliser and feed them regularly. You can get a garlic fertiliser or Bre used a fish and seaweed fertiliser for hers I believe. Spacing is important too, so remember to give them enough space between cloves to have good airflow and room to grow. Good luck growing for next year 🌱

[@di4085]

@@sarahtrew9331 Thanks for the tips. I was growing them in the compost pile but I had them really close together. Is it okay to use grocery store garlic cloves or should I order? I actually have a fish fertilizer.

[@rickthelian2215]

Beautiful Garlic😁🇦🇺

[@itsbreellis]

Thank you!

[@hellgirltina9002]

Hello new subscriber here! I came from watching your shorts! I love your garden its beautiful and sustainable! Just a question your neighboors ok with your chickens?

[@billgoodwin1336]

Good job!

[@itsbreellis]

Thanks!

[@cortarah]

I’m also in zone 7 and I think I’ll be looking into harvesting my garlic today!

[@itsbreellis]

Hope you had a great harvest!

[@cortarah]

@@itsbreellis I did! Thank you! 💜

[@KkangchonGarlic4547]

Hi!! Fantastic!! I also harvested my garlic,your garlic is as big as an onion.

[@itsbreellis]

Thank you!!

[@avoicestories]

beautiful work............

[@itsbreellis]

Thank you!

[@LilMama4life]

❤❤❤ beautiful garlic

[@itsbreellis]

Thank you!

[@Figuremomof4]

I'm almost ready to pull my MUSIC and German Hardy!

[@itsbreellis]

Hope you have a great harvest!

[@UrbanWhiteBuffaloFarm]

Hey Y'all, This is the first time I found your channel and the first one I watched. Wow that is really great garlic. Yours look similar to mine. I also want to grow softneck for the first time when I plant this fall. I am about 5 years growing garlic also. I have planted, Vietnamese Red, Korean Red, Chesnok Red, Armenian, German Xtra Hardy and Persian Star. Question where do you order your Garlic from? I live in Minnesota and get my garlic seed from Wisconsin Keene Garlic. I am always curious to find new varieties that they may not have. So glad to find your channel you did a great job growing garlic and a great job making this video. I did subscribe and look forward to the future videos.

[@memebzk5001]

im soo nervous to pull mine.. I pulled a few and they were so small ..It's my 1st time. Yours look so awesome..I will implement what you did next time

[@itsbreellis]

Hope you have a great harvest!

[@anabellabalbuena3670]

Please link where to buy the Georgian fire garlic, thanks!!! Great job!!

[@itsbreellis]

Ive always gotten my seed garlic from Mad River Garlic Growers

[@aprild714]

Man your making me want to harvest my garlic lol but no i must use self control lol im still a wk or 2 out and probably over planted so the family gets some fresh garlic this year for sure. I still have some frozen from last year's harvest, it feels good to be able to share tho

[@itsbreellis]

Hope its a great harvest!

[@mrs_l_samich8449]

❤ it looks like a pokemon lol but it's amazing huge it's phenomenal!!

[@veronicamarquez276]

Wow ! Those garlics are almost big as your palm.

[@Krystinaaa143]

Amazing!! Did you get your garlic locally or did you buy it from a website? Also what kind of fertilizer did you use? I’d love to try it also!! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@BRANDYHAMILTONS]

I was wondering the same thing... if the garlic is online for everyone else too

[@itsbreellis]

I get all my seed garlic from Mad River Garlic Growers as far as fertilizer goes Its Neptunes Harvest Fish & Seaweed. Its linked in my amazon store front in my bio. Under Garden Favorites.

[@Krystinaaa143]

@@itsbreellis thank you so much I’m definitely going to try it for my next round of growing garlic 😄

[@sherrigagnon1162]

Wow!! Great garlic harvest!! what kind of fertilizer did you use and how often?

[@itsbreellis]

Thank you! I used Neptunes Harvest fish and seaweed. Its linked in my amazon store front in the description box - under garden favorites. When growth started in spring every 7-14 days I sprayed until mid may sometime when scapes appear.

[@2006marsha]

Love it. Where do you buy you garlic sets?

[@itsbreellis]

I get all my seed garlic from Mad River Garlic Growers

[@cynthiaorlowski6723]

What brand of Fish and Seaweed did you use? And how often did you apply? Thanks!

[@itsbreellis]

Neptunes Harvest fish and seaweed. Its linked in my amazon store front in the description box - under garden favorites. When growth started in spring every 7-14 days

[@madelineflores9509]

I just love your content with gardening, I was wondering if you can share what type of microphone you use in your videos and what camera, the quality sounds so good even when your far away!!

[@itsbreellis]

Thank you! Its the DJI Wireless. I have them linked in my amazon store front in the description box if your interested. Should be under the Filming Category

[@madelineflores9509]

Thank you so much!!

[@barbarawillobee5706]

New follower here. 🤗 Girl! I think you need a little more garlic. Ha Ha. What state are you located if you dont mind sharing. Looks like you are able to grow a wide variety! I'm located towards the North of Utah so its damn hot here. Happy Gardening & thanks for sharing.😊

[@marciasharpe3983]

I think she's in Kansas...but could be wrong.I was watching an early video and she mentioned it briefly.

[@itsbreellis]

Yup, I could actually grow more. This will typically get me close to a year but not quite yet. Kansas!

[@patricecarter5096]

How to you prep the garlic for storing.. Do you have a video abt, if not could you shoot one...thank you....your videos are very inspiring

[@marciasharpe3983]

she said she was going to do one.....curing it...then putting in basement.

[@itsbreellis]

Step one is in this video. Curing. This will last the next 3-5 weeks then Ill get it all cleaned up which Ill show. Ill also prob throw together a full garlic video start to finish

[@patricecarter5096]

@@itsbreellis great thank you

[@elizabethstreeter2145]

Bree I saw a video the othe day where the Chinese people eat the young luffa plants thought you might be interested

[@itsbreellis]

Yes, I need to try it!

[@windylee898]

Well done! Can you share where you ordered your garlic from? Thank you!

[@itsbreellis]

I get all my seed garlic from Mad River Garlic Growers

[@09echols]

❤❤❤

[@Mschelzzzzz]

How old are you? I am amazed about what you are doing. ❤

[@itsbreellis]

Thank you! 31

[@JB28057]

Why do you not do this in your basement? I was planning to do this in my basement.

[@DennisD-yv4ys]

That's alot of garlic what percentage of you total produce is garlics? I'm about 80% heavy on an assortment of peppers about 550 planted so far

[@ashleylevitsky2914]

where do u see ur ext office for what garlic to plant! im in PA and im trying to find mine!

[@itsbreellis]

I googled varieties to grow in Kansas and a article from them came up.

[@Mila-dl9fm]

Why you call it chessnok not garlic? I’m asking because in Poland we call it czosnek (chosnek), so simillar 🥰

[@itsbreellis]

Its the variety name of that garlic

[@tinatriestoplan8316]

Where did you order your garlic from? I ordered from Keene garlic. This will be my first time planting

[@itsbreellis]

mad river garlic growers is who I've always ordered from.

[@EirlysMcLachlan]

What brand is that tank top? It looks like what I'm trying, and failing, to find. I'm envious of your garlic! The two times I tried growing it, the critters ran off with it.

[@itsbreellis]

Thank you! Its from lululemon. Ive had it for 7+ years and still in great shape!

[@EirlysMcLachlan]

@@itsbreellis Why didn't I think to look there?! Thanks!

[@4jess847]

Sorry if you've already answered this in a previous video...but where did you get your hose?

[@itsbreellis]

Hoselink.com

[@4jess847]

Thank you!! You're videos and content it great.

[@glamrhinestones9283]

How many pounds of garlic did you plant

[@Slipy300000]

How long does it take for the garlic to be ready to pick?

[@itsbreellis]

Around 8 months give or take

[@prathviprabhu7240]

Is this enough for the year

[@itsbreellis]

Close! I powder some down. I would prob need about 1 garden bed more for 100% a years worth between fresh eating/garlic powder. I use garlic in almost everything

[@HariFloraLandscape]

😍🥰👍👍👍🌿🌿

[@wandafigueroa6281]

🎈🎈🎈❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mepo4460]

Which zone is Bre growing in? TY

[@itsbreellis]

7

[@bradkrueger5040]

What fertilizer did you use?

[@itsbreellis]

Neptunes Harvest fish and seaweed. Its linked in my amazon store front in the description box - under garden favorites.

[@birgitelisabeth9661]

What do you use as mulch?

[@itsbreellis]

EZStraw

[@kermitdafrog444]

What do you do to save garlic seed?

[@sewcleverr]

You save the biggest bulbs and plant those in the fall

[@kermitdafrog444]

@@sewcleverr but do you also cure them or do anything different?

[@itsbreellis]

Yup still cure them and store in a cold dry place until planting

[@ashleylevitsky2914]

where did u get ur garlic from?

[@itsbreellis]

Ive always ordered my seed garlic from mad river garlic growers

[@steelgy]

Valley girl?

[@UrbanWhiteBuffaloFarm]

Hey Bre, Where did you get your Georgian Fire seed from? I want to try the Inchelium Red softneck variety that you grew this year Did you like it?

[@roosdriesse2209]

Did you get the scapes from the softnecks? They are the bonus in the game 🥰👩‍🌾🫶