How long do you hang garlic to dry?

How long do you hang garlic to dry?

Hang the strings out of direct light where it is warm with good air circulation – a temperature of 27°C (80°F) is ideal and two weeks drying time is ideal. This way the bulbs dry evenly and without spoilage. You want the wrappers to dry and the garlic to retain its moisture and oils.

Do you have to dry garlic before eating?

Cure the Garlic Garlic should be cured or dried before storing it for later use. Start by brushing off any soil remnants clinging to the bulbs. Do not wash them off or get the bulbs wet. … Allow the bulbs to cure for three to four weeks either in a well-ventilated room or a dry, shady spot outside.

Can you eat garlic immediately after harvesting?

A porch, kitchen or garage is perfect. You can eat your fresh-pulled garlic whenever you want — even as soon as you're home from the farmer's market — but be sure to keep the garlic plant intact until you're ready to eat the cloves.