Garlic Dried

**Durgan** · 08-02-2011, 01:38 PM

2 August 2011 Garlic Dried 2 August 2011 Garlic

The hard neck garlic has been drying (cured) in the shed for about three weeks and was trimmed and placed in an open container ready for long term storage. It is thoroughly dry and the bulbs are sealed, and should store well for about 8 months. There are about 70 bulbs for use, and 20 of the largest set aside for planting of the 2011/2012 crop in October.

**pinetree** · 08-02-2011, 01:44 PM

Thanks Durgan, we harvested 2 weeks ago and hung them on the shed to dry, we weren't sure what to do next, but now can follow your pictures.
We got 2 bulbs. I guess its better than nothing. Will plant this fall.

**chowder** · 08-02-2011, 07:33 PM

Nice crop Durgan.Mine were just pulled and are hung to dry.My crop was pretty good also,but then again my garlic always produces for me every year.Onions seem to be fairly small this year,but they got planted late.

**Ponderer** · 08-02-2011, 09:13 PM

Lovely! Thank you for sharing...and for inspiring me. :-)

**missyali** · 08-03-2011, 09:22 AM

I need to pull mine. I hope it is not too late. We just peel ours and freeze the cloves (we have a Greek Garlic, I am told.) which produces vary small cloves.

**Durgan** · 08-03-2011, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by missyali

I need to pull mine. I hope it is not too late. We just peel ours and freeze the cloves (we have a Greek Garlic, I am told.) which produces vary small cloves.

An Overview of the five varieties and 17 sub-varieties of Garlic A good read about garlic.