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Gardening

Siwsan

(27,627 posts)

6. I'm in Michigan

Reply to dem4decades (Reply #4)

Fri Jul 4, 2025, 04:18 PM

Jul 4

I hang it in the screened in porch and/or garage. I have a dehumidifier in the basement but I still use those two areas. The air circulation is much better.

Generally I let it 'season' for about 3 to 4 weeks, or when the stalks are completely dried out.

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I did a test pull of garlic. WOW!! [View all] Siwsan Jul 4 OP

Nice! SheltieLover Jul 4 #1

Wow... That's quite the head of garlic... hlthe2b Jul 4 #2

Nice wendyb-NC Jul 4 #3

What area of the country are you in? Do you hang it in the basement? dem4decades Jul 4 #4

I'm in Michigan Siwsan Jul 4 #6

Awesome, Siwsan! Diamond_Dog Jul 4 #5

I generally just store it and give LOTS away Siwsan Jul 4 #7

Dude, my husband would be running to your house if he were close enough and he heard that you were giving them away! OldBaldy1701E Jul 4 #10

I recently saw something similar to this trick: liberalla Jul 4 #16

That's a great idea! Siwsan Jul 4 #17

Purple garlic! Nice! Clouds Passing Jul 4 #8

Can this garlic be used against Stephen Miller? Martin Eden Jul 4 #9

I certainly hope so Siwsan Jul 4 #15

since you raise garlic, you can have a treat few get to ever taste. PurgedVoter Jul 4 #11

How about baking it and then spreading it on French bread? Yum! I'd bring the bread if I were anywhere near you 🩷 MLAA Jul 4 #12

I did the same. Brought one to my neighbor, whole bulb and scapes, who was thrilled. Lots more coming! Evolve Dammit Jul 4 #13

WOW! is right. Now, how about some advice on how to prevent cabbage worms from some LoisB Jul 4 #14

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