Gardening
Related: About this forumI did a test pull of garlic. WOW!!
I photographed it next to a Hydrangea, just to give some perspective to the size. And this wasn't from one of the big stalks. I hope those have even bigger delights. I might start the harvest on Sunday. Tomorrow is going to be a scorcher.

SheltieLover
(81,706 posts)hlthe2b
(114,673 posts)(careful with the kitkats, though)...
Good looking garlic. It's big, too. It's such an essential herb.
dem4decades
(14,378 posts)And how long before you use it? Sorry about all the questions. We're in southern New England and will probably did it up in a week or so.
And that's a beauty.
Siwsan
(27,891 posts)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.
Diamond_Dog
(41,040 posts)Do you preserve it and how do you do it?
Siwsan
(27,891 posts)Funny, though. I was thinking about looking up some good ways to preserve it.
OldBaldy1701E
(11,536 posts)Like right now! LOL.
liberalla
(11,217 posts)52 seconds long
The one I saw added a little olive oil in the mincing/blending... But still freezing flat in baggies to easily break off the amount you need.
Plenty more videos w/ideas!
* Also this from *** America's Test Kitchen * *
Siwsan
(27,891 posts)I'm also thinking about making a garlic puree. Maybe try freezing it in an ice cube tray and then popping the portions in to a zip lock bag. I make one out of minced garlic and it's a great way to make garlic butter.
Clouds Passing
(8,189 posts)Martin Eden
(15,873 posts)Asking for a friend who is a vampire slayer.
Siwsan
(27,891 posts)I'd tip off Elon Musk but then I ask myself 'Why??'
PurgedVoter
(2,721 posts)green garlic, like a green onion, only garlic, is amazing and wonderful.
MLAA
(19,800 posts)Evolve Dammit
(21,816 posts)LoisB
(13,468 posts)of you real gardeners. I am a novice.
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