Growing Process Step 1 Call in the tillers, gleaners and entertainers. Pigs help to clear the pasture from alfalfa, grass and weeds Step 2 We use a BCS with a rotary plow to help remove the final grass and deep alfalfa roots remaining. This is the first and last time soil is turned. Step 3 The rotary plow is also used to make raised beds. A manual bed roller with dibbles mark the appropriate spacing and garlic cloves are planted Step 4 Sprouting in early April is a joy to see and regular weeding and moisture management is needed Step 5 Harvesting from approximately the end of July with a 2-3 week curing process follows with hanging bunches in a shaded, ventilated area Step 6 Cleaning by cutting the stems and roots and taking a layer or two of wrapper off