Gardening

Siwsan

(27,662 posts) Fri Jul 4, 2025, 03:04 PM Jul 4

I 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.

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I did a test pull of garlic. WOW!! (Original Post) 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

SheltieLover

(73,305 posts)

1. Nice!

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Fri Jul 4, 2025, 03:05 PM

Jul 4

hlthe2b

(111,190 posts)

2. Wow... That's quite the head of garlic...

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Fri Jul 4, 2025, 03:15 PM

Jul 4

(careful with the kitkats, though)...

wendyb-NC

(4,454 posts)

3. Nice

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Fri Jul 4, 2025, 03:16 PM

Jul 4

Good looking garlic. It's big, too. It's such an essential herb.

dem4decades

(13,141 posts)

4. What area of the country are you in? Do you hang it in the basement?

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Fri Jul 4, 2025, 03:38 PM

Jul 4

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

(27,662 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.

Diamond_Dog

(38,336 posts)

5. Awesome, Siwsan!

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Fri Jul 4, 2025, 03:47 PM

Jul 4

Do you preserve it and how do you do it?

Siwsan

(27,662 posts)

7. I generally just store it and give LOTS away

Reply to Diamond_Dog (Reply #5)

Fri Jul 4, 2025, 04:20 PM

Jul 4

Funny, though. I was thinking about looking up some good ways to preserve it.

OldBaldy1701E

(8,903 posts)

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

Reply to Siwsan (Reply #7)

Fri Jul 4, 2025, 05:43 PM

Jul 4

Like right now! LOL.

liberalla

(10,668 posts)

16. I recently saw something similar to this trick:

Reply to Siwsan (Reply #7)

Fri Jul 4, 2025, 06:15 PM

Jul 4

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

(27,662 posts)

17. That's a great idea!

Reply to liberalla (Reply #16)

Fri Jul 4, 2025, 06:38 PM

Jul 4

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.