Forgotten garlic

Middlebury, VT(Zone 4b)

I just discovered that I had a whole bed of garlic that I forgot to harvest this summer. Unfortunately, they have sprouted and have about 8 inches of new green growth coming up around the original stalk. I’m in zone 4B and we’re having a late Indian summer after a very wet summer. I’m wondering if I could dig up and separate the cloves even though they’ve sprouted and re-plant them. Obviously this might be traumatic to the actively growing garlic, but I might be able to get some usable garlic next year.

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Sedona, United States

Aren't you lucky! The hardest part of growing garlic for me has been how to store it and keep it in good condition during these last few months. Here in hot Arizona mine often dries out and shrivels up before I can plant it. Sounds like Mother Nature has taken very good care of your garlic while you were busy. I would think you should have no problem separating them and planting your sprouts. This is a link to my favorite garlic website. Their info might help you. Happy gardening.
https://harvesting-history.com/9-must-dos-to-grow-garlic-successfully/

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