Let's say a stem has a total of 12 leaves, from the bottom to the top. When the lower 6 leaves have turned brown, it is time to dig up the garlic. This only pertains to garlic. Elephant garlic is not even a garlic and I know nothing about that.
drdawg (Dr. Kenneth Ramsey)
The reason it's so hard to lose weight when you get up in age is because your body and your fat have become good friends.