The wire mesh suspended over top of the patch is meant to help hold the leaves up. I thought I remembered someone saying this helped prevent damage in the head that could cause rot during storage, but now I think they were talking about onions. Anyway, it's there now, and I think I'll leave it as an experiment. Maybe I'll use it on onions next year.
Nobody walked through this patch. There are a couple rows of a variety I got at the Boalsburg Farmers Market whose leaves grow along the soil surface instead of straight up. At least at first. If I ever remember what it is I'll edit the post.
Garlic that grows along the ground? Weird! Keep us posted.
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