However, the Kent & Stowe hand bulb planter certainly does what it’s designed to do, and it can also be used to plant potatoes and bedding plants, making it a versatile and multifunctional tool.

Garlic bulbs are ready to harvest when one half to three-quarters of the leaves turn yellow. Lift the entire plant from the soil by hand or use a garden fork in compacted soils. Brush soil off the ...