Garlic transplanting

I had garlic planted from the fall in one of the old beds that was to be remodeled. So I transplanted half grown plants. As you can see, most of the dirt was removed when transplanting. Many of the roots were pulled off in the process. As garlic is similar to onions I figure that they will be just fine after they re-establish roots. I have never tried this or seen it done.


Garlic the day after the transplant. The plants are a little wilted and some are turning brown. This was likely caused by the root damage. The weather is supposed to be mild and wet. I'm pretty sure the plants will recover (we will see). I don't know if this will disrupt bulb production.