Topic: Hardneck garlic

[euronerd]

I've read that hardneck garlic doesn't store well, something I wasn't aware of when I bought it. I've just lifted it and it's an excellent crop. Does anybody know roughly how long I can expect to be able to store it under 'normal' conditions, and any tips for extending, other than pickling and freezing?

Thanks in advance

Geoff.

[Barnowl]

Mine kept in nets in the garage until the following April

[Robert_Brenchley]

It might not store quite as well as softneck, but it does pretty well! I use mine first, so I'm not sure exactly how long it would last.

[euronerd]

Thank you gents, I'm somewhat reassured now. :)

Geoff.

[Barnowl]

Probzably doesn;t need saying but,  like onons,  garlic need to be cured/dried before dtoring. Usual method is (leaving most of the leaves and roots on) to spread then on a wire rack in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight and where there is a decent airflow. Not expert at this myself but sure there's detailed info somewhere round here.

[Hyacinth]

Mine lasted from being harvested Sept one year til I'd used it all up, bout Feb/March the next....only reason I don't grow it is that it doesn't plait for me like the other stuff...no other reason.