Help on Garlic

[kenny_j]

First year growing. SE Michigan. I planted last October and mulched heavily with straw, 6" or so. I had a few poking last NOV when I mulched. Is that too much mulch? Should I remove until it is all up? Growing hard necked Music, in raised bed with pretty good lite soil mix. A friend who has grown said it will be fine, not sure if he realizes how deep the straw is. Thanx for any help.

kj