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).
--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/amytaylor
Pray for the abatement of her pain.

"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
...
> 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).

Maybe it's getting damp at the store? Mine generally doesn't sprout unless
I've had it for several months. One problem I do have though is I get
shipments of organic produce boxes. They tend to just throw everything in
there together. Sometimes they will put things in plastic or paper bags but
not always. So the garlic and onions can get wet from other things. I tend
to have more problems with onions sprouting than garlic.

"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
...
> 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).

Only buy enough that you will use quickly, and store it in a cooler place.

On Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:39:35 -0500, 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).

This topic was discussed in the not too distant past here and I don't
think it was resolved. Wish I knew what was wrong... I don't have a
problem with it sprouting once I get it home, but garlic often has a
green core when I buy it. Like most fresh items in the vegetable
section, point of origin isn't noted. I wonder if it's Chinese
garlic?

--
See return address to reply by email
remove the smile first

"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
...
> 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).
> --
> -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
> http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/amytaylor
> Pray for the abatement of her pain.

It's old if it spouts very quickly. But you can plant it in a pot

Jill

In article >,
"jmcquown" > wrote:

> It's old if it spouts very quickly. But you can plant it in a pot
>
> Jill

I don't think it's old, Jill. Seems to be plump and juicy when cut for
use. What do I do with it if I plant it? Use the green shoots instead
of chopped garlic? Might have to try that.

--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/amytaylor
Pray for the abatement of her pain.

In article <L8kDj.8803$FK1.5251@trndny08>,
"deja.blues" > wrote:

> Only buy enough that you will use quickly, and store it in a cooler place.

I can't buy one clove. . . . :-)
Maybe I'll stick the next clove in the fridge and see what happens.
Thanks.

--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/amytaylor
Pray for the abatement of her pain.

In article 1>,
"Michael \"Dog3\"" > wrote:

> Hmmm... How long do you have it before it starts sprouting? I think the
> stove will generate enough warmth and maybe moisture to enable it to
> sprout, if it sprouts soon after buying it. I keep mine in the "garlic" box
> in one of the seldom used cabinets. It's dark and dry in there.
>
> Michael


I think this head has been around for 2-3 weeks. Next one may go into
the fridge or into a different cupboard. Thanks.
--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/amytaylor
Pray for the abatement of her pain.

"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
...
> 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).
> --
This works for me, and I harvest or buy a dozen heads at a time. You can
break off half a head and it will keep better in the kitchen (fridge?)
better if you keep the bottom root part mostly entact.
Put heads in a new knee hit hosiery, put a clothespin between each head.
Hang in garage, which is usually dry, and in summer pretty warm. Cool in
winter of course, but I think the dry thing is what's called for.
Edrena

"The Joneses" > wrote

> This works for me, and I harvest or buy a dozen heads at a time. You can
> break off half a head and it will keep better in the kitchen (fridge?)
> better if you keep the bottom root part mostly entact.
> Put heads in a new knee hit hosiery, put a clothespin between each head.
> Hang in garage, which is usually dry, and in summer pretty warm. Cool in
> winter of course, but I think the dry thing is what's called for.

Thanks for the tip, Edrena. I planted garlic last fall for the first
time and just noticed it's all come up! If I'm lucky enough to actually
get garlic out of this experiment, I'll save it as you say. Might not use
new knee highs. Heh. Clean ones!

nancy

"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> "jmcquown" > wrote:
>
>> It's old if it spouts very quickly. But you can plant it in a pot
>>
>> Jill
>
> I don't think it's old, Jill. Seems to be plump and juicy when cut for
> use. What do I do with it if I plant it? Use the green shoots instead
> of chopped garlic? Might have to try that.
>
> --
> -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
> http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/amytaylor
> Pray for the abatement of her pain.
>

You've heard of planting flower bulbs, right? Garlic isn't much different
(it also flowers) Plant the sprouting bulbs. You'll get more bulbs.
Edible bulbs.

http://www.thegarlicstore.com/index.cgi/howto.html

Don't worry about buying bulbs from this place. But take a lesson

You can also grow ginger in pots. And of course you know you can sprout
potatoes in water.

Jill

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
. ..
>
> "The Joneses" > wrote
>
>> This works for me, and I harvest or buy a dozen heads at a time. You can
>> break off half a head and it will keep better in the kitchen (fridge?)
>> better if you keep the bottom root part mostly entact.
>> Put heads in a new knee hit hosiery, put a clothespin between each head.
>> Hang in garage, which is usually dry, and in summer pretty warm. Cool in
>> winter of course, but I think the dry thing is what's called for.
>
> Thanks for the tip, Edrena. I planted garlic last fall for the first
> time and just noticed it's all come up! If I'm lucky enough to actually
> get garlic out of this experiment, I'll save it as you say. Might not use
> new knee highs. Heh. Clean ones!
>
> nancy
Works good in our dry environment. And it's not too dark in the garage.
Saw a note about not storing root veggies in the fridge as the cold and dark
mimics late winter and encourages sprouting.
And being mostly a barbarian who don't dress up too much innymore, I have
to buy new knee high nylon stockings. Lots of practical applications, I'm
sure...
Edrena

"Gregory Morrow" > wrote in message
...
>
> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>
>> In article <L8kDj.8803$FK1.5251@trndny08>,
>> "deja.blues" > wrote:
>>
>> > Only buy enough that you will use quickly, and store it in a cooler
> place.
>>
>> I can't buy one clove. . . . :-)
>> Maybe I'll stick the next clove in the fridge and see what happens.
>>
>
>
> Because of a visit to the Asian store I have a surfeit of garlic, like ten
> heads plus a pint container of peeled cloves. Today I peeled all the
> cloves
> from the heads and stuck them in the freezer, hopefully they'll be okay
> for
> soups and what - not...
>
> The garlic was not expensive, but I abhor wasting any food...even if
> frozen
> the cloves should be good for something, a smidgen of flavor.
>
> I did save a coupla of the sprouting heads to put in soil, I wanna see how
> they do. 'Tis the season finally to start thinking about houseplants on
> sunny windowsills...
> Best
> Greg
>
>
I've kept pickled garlic cloves (peeled, sprigs of herbs, whatever; all
plain vinegar or rice vinegar or fancy, up to 1/2 or more <and NOT less>
vinegar and 1/2 or less water, & tsp. of salt) for a year, still good and
the acidic pickled business is not too terribly noticeable, and nice
sometimes.
This might be something you could try, Barb?
Edrena

"The Joneses" > wrote

> "Nancy Young" > wrote

>> Thanks for the tip, Edrena. I planted garlic last fall for the first
>> time and just noticed it's all come up! If I'm lucky enough to actually
>> get garlic out of this experiment, I'll save it as you say. Might not
>> use
>> new knee highs. Heh. Clean ones!

> Works good in our dry environment. And it's not too dark in the garage.
> Saw a note about not storing root veggies in the fridge as the cold and
> dark mimics late winter and encourages sprouting.

I'll probably hang them in my utility room.

> And being mostly a barbarian who don't dress up too much innymore, I have
> to buy new knee high nylon stockings. Lots of practical applications, I'm
> sure...

That's okay, I only have a couple of pairs because I needed them
for some boots I bought. I never wear hosiery anymore. If that
makes me a barbarian, well ... that's nothing new.

nancy

Melba's Jammin' wrote:

> In article <L8kDj.8803$FK1.5251@trndny08>,
> "deja.blues" > wrote:
>
> > Only buy enough that you will use quickly, and store it in a cooler
place.
>
> I can't buy one clove. . . . :-)
> Maybe I'll stick the next clove in the fridge and see what happens.
>


Because of a visit to the Asian store I have a surfeit of garlic, like ten
heads plus a pint container of peeled cloves. Today I peeled all the cloves
from the heads and stuck them in the freezer, hopefully they'll be okay for
soups and what - not...

The garlic was not expensive, but I abhor wasting any food...even if frozen
the cloves should be good for something, a smidgen of flavor.

I did save a coupla of the sprouting heads to put in soil, I wanna see how
they do. 'Tis the season finally to start thinking about houseplants on
sunny windowsills...


--
Best
Greg

In article <E0kDj.4832$rR1.1346@trndny09>, says...
>
> "Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
> ...
> > 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).
>
> Maybe it's getting damp at the store? Mine generally doesn't sprout unless
> I've had it for several months. One problem I do have though is I get
> shipments of organic produce boxes. They tend to just throw everything in
> there together. Sometimes they will put things in plastic or paper bags but
> not always. So the garlic and onions can get wet from other things. I tend
> to have more problems with onions sprouting than garlic.
>
>
>

Speaking of sprouting onions, what should one do with them?

In article >,
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).

I've seldom had the problem and I store garlic bulbs for at least two
months at times, even when I've used some of it. I store it with red
onions, dried pasta and barley in an uninteresting drawer. This link
might be of interest to you
<http://postharvest.ucdavis.edu/Produce/ProduceFacts/Veg/garlic.shtml>.
Look toward the bottom at "Special Considerations". Perhaps my garlic
has been treated and yours hasn't.

leo

The Joneses wrote:
snip
> Works good in our dry environment. And it's not too dark in the
> garage. Saw a note about not storing root veggies in the fridge as
> the cold and dark mimics late winter and encourages sprouting.
> And being mostly a barbarian who don't dress up too much innymore, I
> have to buy new knee high nylon stockings. Lots of practical
> applications, I'm sure...
> Edrena

I have to go buy some full panty hose this year as I and my neighbors no
longer have any old hosiery laying around. Need the panty hose for tying
up winter squash and melons to their support fence in the garden. I hope
the $ store carries cheap hosiery. I've tried onion bags etc., but they
leave impressions on the soft developing skin of the fruit, slings made from
old rags don't expand with growth -- anyone have any other ideas?
Janet

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).
> --
> -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
> http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/amytaylor
> Pray for the abatement of her pain.

I tend to buy the huge sack of garlic bulbs at Costco, so I want the bag to
last all winter. In my experience, by now -- late winter, garlic bulbs will
begin to sprout just as onions and potatoes will. You can plant the garlic
cloves in the garden, pointy side up. Leave about 4-5 inches between
cloves. You will need a full season to get garlic bulbs.
Janet

On Mar 16, 8:39 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).
> --

Mine's even worse. If I'm not buying it with sprouts they seem to
develop in days. I've bought from supermarkets, Fresh Market, Wild
Oats, asian stores, they all sprout. Stored inside, separated, there
are always sprouts. I doubt that it's a high priority shipment and
it's probably in it's prime somewhere between Denver and Kansas City
or sitting in a wholesaler's warehouse waiting for distribution. Also
the Mid South is a high humidity area, winter and summer. So I'll just
keep cutting out the sprouts, but it is a drag.

The Cook wrote:
> On Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:02:24 -0600, "Janet Bostwick"
> > wrote:
>
snip
>>
>> I have to go buy some full panty hose this year as I and my
>> neighbors no longer have any old hosiery laying around. Need the
>> panty hose for tying up winter squash and melons to their support
>> fence in the garden. I hope the $ store carries cheap hosiery.
>> I've tried onion bags etc., but they leave impressions on the soft
>> developing skin of the fruit, slings made from old rags don't expand
>> with growth -- anyone have any other ideas?
>> Janet
>>
>
> I lucked out at a yard sale a few years ago. Someone was selling a
> bag full of used stockings, many black. Since I had no intention of
> wearing them, I bought the whole bag for $1. I'm still using them to
> tie up vines and to keep the tomato plants in the cages.
> --
> Susan N.
What a score!
Janet

On Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:17:36 -0600, "The Joneses" >
wrote:

>"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
...
>> 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).
>> --
> This works for me, and I harvest or buy a dozen heads at a time. You can
>break off half a head and it will keep better in the kitchen (fridge?)
>better if you keep the bottom root part mostly entact.
> Put heads in a new knee hit hosiery, put a clothespin between each head.
>Hang in garage, which is usually dry, and in summer pretty warm. Cool in
>winter of course, but I think the dry thing is what's called for.
>Edrena


I grew garlic last year. Harvested it in late June or early July.
Spread it out on a screen and put it in a hot, dry place out of the
direct sun. I stuck a few of the remains in the ground in December
and they seem to have germinated.

--
Susan N.

"Moral indignation is in most cases two percent moral,
48 percent indignation, and 50 percent envy."
Vittorio De Sica, Italian movie director (1901-1974)

On Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:02:24 -0600, "Janet Bostwick"
> wrote:

>The Joneses wrote:
>snip
>> Works good in our dry environment. And it's not too dark in the
>> garage. Saw a note about not storing root veggies in the fridge as
>> the cold and dark mimics late winter and encourages sprouting.
>> And being mostly a barbarian who don't dress up too much innymore, I
>> have to buy new knee high nylon stockings. Lots of practical
>> applications, I'm sure...
>> Edrena
>
>I have to go buy some full panty hose this year as I and my neighbors no
>longer have any old hosiery laying around. Need the panty hose for tying
>up winter squash and melons to their support fence in the garden. I hope
>the $ store carries cheap hosiery. I've tried onion bags etc., but they
>leave impressions on the soft developing skin of the fruit, slings made from
>old rags don't expand with growth -- anyone have any other ideas?
>Janet
>

I lucked out at a yard sale a few years ago. Someone was selling a
bag full of used stockings, many black. Since I had no intention of
wearing them, I bought the whole bag for $1. I'm still using them to
tie up vines and to keep the tomato plants in the cages.
--
Susan N.

"Moral indignation is in most cases two percent moral,
48 percent indignation, and 50 percent envy."
Vittorio De Sica, Italian movie director (1901-1974)

"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
...

> How do I prevent fresh garlic from sprouting?

Pick a state and then scan down towards the bottom for STORAGE:
http://ww2.attra.ncat.org/index.php/garlic.html

If Organic, most likely it is not sprayed with a growth retardant .
One other point is not to make garlic oil out of it and leave it out of the
refrig.
It may develop botulism nor feed large amounts to pets over long periods
It can cause anemic problems in them.

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.

On Mar 16, 10:04*pm, T > wrote:
> In article <E0kDj.4832$rR1.1346@trndny09>, says...
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > "Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
> ...
> > > 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).
>
> > Maybe it's getting damp at the store? *Mine generally doesn't sprout unless
> > I've had it for several months. *One problem I do have though is I get
> > shipments of organic produce boxes. *They tend to just throw everything in
> > there together. *Sometimes they will put things in plastic or paper bags but
> > not always. *So the garlic and onions can get wet from other things. *I tend
> > to have more problems with onions sprouting than garlic.
>
> Speaking of sprouting onions, what should one do with them?
>

Put them in water/soil, expose to light, let them grow up a bit, call
them "scallions", and dice them into the salad or omlette. Yummeeee!

In article >,
"Gunner" > wrote:

> Pick a state and then scan down towards the bottom for STORAGE:
> http://ww2.attra.ncat.org/index.php/garlic.html

Thanks, Gunner.
--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/amytaylor
Pray for the abatement of her pain.

In article
>,
Leonard Blaisdell > wrote:

> In article >,
> Melba's Jammin' > wrote:

> I've seldom had the problem and I store garlic bulbs for at least two
> months at times, even when I've used some of it. I store it with red
> onions, dried pasta and barley in an uninteresting drawer. This link
> might be of interest to you
> <http://postharvest.ucdavis.edu/Produce/ProduceFacts/Veg/garlic.shtml>.
> Look toward the bottom at "Special Considerations". Perhaps my garlic
> has been treated and yours hasn't.
>
> leo

Thanks, Leo. According to that document, my storage conditions should
be okay. Next time I'll put it somewhere else and see what gives.
IIRC, I've had it sprout in the fridge, too.

--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/amytaylor
Pray for the abatement of her pain.

In article >,
T > wrote:

> Speaking of sprouting onions, what should one do with them?

I use them as I normally would. I usually only purchase a couple pounds
at a time and they don't last for more than two weeks -- I don't
generally have trouble with them sprouting.
--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/amytaylor
Pray for the abatement of her pain.

In article >,
"jmcquown" > wrote:

> You can also grow ginger in pots.

That's tempted me, but I don't have a good place for pots.

> And of course you know you can sprout potatoes in water.

Of COURSE! <EVERYbody knows THAT! LOL>
I can buy them at the supermarket, too. :-P
>
> Jill

Well, that says to NOT store in the fridge. Guess I won't do that.
Thanks.
--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/amytaylor
Pray for the abatement of her pain.

In article >,
"The Joneses" > wrote:

> I've kept pickled garlic cloves (peeled, sprigs of herbs, whatever; all
> plain vinegar or rice vinegar or fancy, up to 1/2 or more <and NOT less>
> vinegar and 1/2 or less water, & tsp. of salt) for a year, still good and
> the acidic pickled business is not too terribly noticeable, and nice
> sometimes.
> This might be something you could try, Barb?
> Edrena

That's OK, E; you can do it. :-P I think I'd just as soon buy fresh
heads of garlic when my sprouted ones get too ugly. I'll do my part for
my local Cub store.
--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/amytaylor
Pray for the abatement of her pain.

In article >,
margaret suran > wrote:

> Plant the sprouting cloves and you will have the tastiest chives.

Thank you.
--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/amytaylor
Pray for the abatement of her pain.

Melba's Jammin' wrote:

> In article <L8kDj.8803$FK1.5251@trndny08>,
> "deja.blues" > wrote:
>
>
>>Only buy enough that you will use quickly, and store it in a cooler place.
>
>
> I can't buy one clove. . . . :-)
> Maybe I'll stick the next clove in the fridge and see what happens.
> Thanks.
>

I buy the big tub of peeled garlic cloves at Costco and store it in the
freezer. A few minutes at room temp will thaw a recipe's worth enough
to use a garlic press.

It's good roasted, too.

Janet Bostwick wrote:

> The Joneses wrote:
> snip
>
>> Works good in our dry environment. And it's not too dark in the
>>garage. Saw a note about not storing root veggies in the fridge as
>>the cold and dark mimics late winter and encourages sprouting.
>> And being mostly a barbarian who don't dress up too much innymore, I
>>have to buy new knee high nylon stockings. Lots of practical
>>applications, I'm sure...
>>Edrena
>
>
> I have to go buy some full panty hose this year as I and my neighbors no
> longer have any old hosiery laying around. Need the panty hose for tying
> up winter squash and melons to their support fence in the garden. I hope
> the $ store carries cheap hosiery. I've tried onion bags etc., but they
> leave impressions on the soft developing skin of the fruit, slings made from
> old rags don't expand with growth -- anyone have any other ideas?
> Janet
>
>

Recycle old t-shirts by cutting them into strips.

On Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:02:11 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> wrote:

>In article 1>,
> "Michael \"Dog3\"" > wrote:
>
>> Hmmm... How long do you have it before it starts sprouting? I think the
>> stove will generate enough warmth and maybe moisture to enable it to
>> sprout, if it sprouts soon after buying it. I keep mine in the "garlic" box
>> in one of the seldom used cabinets. It's dark and dry in there.
>>
>> Michael
>
>
>I think this head has been around for 2-3 weeks. Next one may go into
>the fridge or into a different cupboard. Thanks.

Hi Barb,

Buying garlic from the store puts you at a disadvantage since you have
no idea of its age or how it's been stored. Quite possibly it's been
refrigerated before you get it. You want fresh? Plant a little plot
out in your back garden, it should do well in Minnysoda.
Definitely DO NOT store it in the fridge. Garlic needs a period of
cold to sprout so you'll be helping it along.
Room temperature in a breathable container is best. Those terra cotta
garlic keepers do work.

Ross.

On Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:37:01 -0400, wrote:

>On Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:02:11 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> wrote:
>
>>In article 1>,
>> "Michael \"Dog3\"" > wrote:
>>
>>> Hmmm... How long do you have it before it starts sprouting? I think the
>>> stove will generate enough warmth and maybe moisture to enable it to
>>> sprout, if it sprouts soon after buying it. I keep mine in the "garlic" box
>>> in one of the seldom used cabinets. It's dark and dry in there.
>>>
>>> Michael
>>
>>
>>I think this head has been around for 2-3 weeks. Next one may go into
>>the fridge or into a different cupboard. Thanks.
>
>Hi Barb,
>
>Buying garlic from the store puts you at a disadvantage since you have
>no idea of its age or how it's been stored. Quite possibly it's been
>refrigerated before you get it. You want fresh? Plant a little plot
>out in your back garden, it should do well in Minnysoda.
>Definitely DO NOT store it in the fridge. Garlic needs a period of
>cold to sprout so you'll be helping it along.
>Room temperature in a breathable container is best. Those terra cotta
>garlic keepers do work.
>
>Ross.


One of the most delicious benefits of growing garlic is being able to
harvest the scapes. They are marvelous.

We store our harvested garlic in the basement, near the dehumidifier,
which is usually still running at the time of year that we harvest. IT
just hangs over the basement door the rest of the year and we bring up
what we need, when we need it.

Boron

Janet Bostwick wrote:

>
> I have to go buy some full panty hose this year as I and my neighbors no
> longer have any old hosiery laying around. Need the panty hose for tying
> up winter squash and melons to their support fence in the garden. I hope
> the $ store carries cheap hosiery. I've tried onion bags etc., but they
> leave impressions on the soft developing skin of the fruit, slings made from
> old rags don't expand with growth -- anyone have any other ideas?
> Janet
>
>

If the dollar store doesn't do it, try Goodwill, Salvation
Army, ARC, or other
resale store.

gloria p

Kathleen wrote:
> Janet Bostwick wrote:
>
>> The Joneses wrote:
>> snip
>>
>>> Works good in our dry environment. And it's not too dark in the
>>> garage. Saw a note about not storing root veggies in the fridge as
>>> the cold and dark mimics late winter and encourages sprouting.
>>> And being mostly a barbarian who don't dress up too much innymore, I
>>> have to buy new knee high nylon stockings. Lots of practical
>>> applications, I'm sure...
>>> Edrena
>>
>>
>> I have to go buy some full panty hose this year as I and my
>> neighbors no longer have any old hosiery laying around. Need the
>> panty hose for tying up winter squash and melons to their support
>> fence in the garden. I hope the $ store carries cheap hosiery. I've
>> tried onion bags etc., but they leave impressions on the soft
>> developing skin of the fruit, slings made from old rags don't expand
>> with growth -- anyone have any other ideas? Janet
>>
>>
>
> Recycle old t-shirts by cutting them into strips.

Maybe I can fashion them into slings.
Thanks
Janet

Puester wrote:
> Janet Bostwick wrote:
>
>>
>> I have to go buy some full panty hose this year as I and my
>> neighbors no longer have any old hosiery laying around. Need the
>> panty hose for tying up winter squash and melons to their support
>> fence in the garden. I hope the $ store carries cheap hosiery. I've
>> tried onion bags etc., but they leave impressions on the soft
>> developing skin of the fruit, slings made from old rags don't expand
>> with growth -- anyone have any other ideas? Janet
>>
>>
>
> If the dollar store doesn't do it, try Goodwill, Salvation
> Army, ARC, or other
> resale store.
>
> gloria p

Thanks, I hadn't thought of scouting there.
Janet

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).

I'd move it away from the heat. I suspect that it's just the garlic
you're buying. I used to buy a garlic rope once a year, hang it in the
kitchen and detach a bulb when needed. With any luck it lasted 12
months although the garlic declined a bit in quality over the last month
or two.

I'll have to see if there's a good rope for sale at the local market
this year as my old supplier moved into maple syrup (don't ask).

--
John Kane, Kingston ON Canada