On Mar 16, 6:39*pm, Melba's Jammin' >
wrote:
> How do I prevent fresh garlic from sprouting?
> I store it in an uncovered dish in a cupboard near the stove.
> Ticks me off.
> Am I buying the wrong kind of garlic (not that I have many options).
> --

Placing your veggies near the stove is not a good idea. Warmth is what
makes onions and garlic to sprout. Store them in a cool place. Putting
garlic in a jar with flour or salt or rice would solve your problem as
well, as they absorb moisture.