How to keep garlic harvested from the garden fresh until spring itself

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Harvesting the garlic is done. So, the question of its preservation arises. There is a great desire for it to last until spring itself and even summer. Everything depends on the variety and the correct preparation for long-term storage, the quality of the grown crop. It is important that the heads of garlic are not affected by fungal infections, rot.

How to store garlic until summer

Pay attention to choosing a storage location. It is best if it is a dry and cool cellar. If the room is different, it should be ventilated. The storage temperature should not exceed +15 degrees, but ideally a lower temperature of about +5 degrees is required. In warmer rooms, garlic can germinate. Humidity at the level of 60-70% will be optimal. Garlic should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

Proper preparation of garlic for storage will be the basis of long-term storage. Do not rush to send it to the cellar or cellar after harvesting. First, it should be dried for 2-3 weeks. Cut the leaves and roots later. A husk should form on the heads.

It is better to store garlic in boxes or in nets, paper bags. The main thing is that he does not get stuck in the crowd. With proper storage, garlic can remain fresh and fragrant for up to 6-9 months. Check the garlic wealth regularly. If damaged teeth or heads are noticed, they must be removed from the total mass. The smallest spot on them is evidence of the beginning of spoilage, so such specimens are taken away.