I am in western Michigan. I plant my garlic in October for a July harvest. I plant in area of Full Sun. I have never planted in shady areas. So not sure that you would have as large bulbs or as successful crop. I plant about 500 to 600 cloves per year. I usually get 100% harvest of healthy Bulbs. Save about 75 to 100 of the largest and best for replanting in the fall. Its the harvest gift that keeps giving every year.
I am in western Michigan. I plant my garlic in October for a July harvest. I plant in area of Full Sun. I have never planted in shady areas. So not sure that you would have as large bulbs or as successful crop. I plant about 500 to 600 cloves per year. I usually get 100% harvest of healthy Bulbs. Save about 75 to 100 of the largest and best for replanting in the fall. Its the harvest gift that keeps giving every year.