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QuestionI have in the past dried my garlic in the sun, but I read on a site that it is best to cure the garlic in shade and to use the garlic after curing for 2 months. Which is right?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerDrying garlic in the sun might result in sunscald (damage from excessive, direct sunlight), especially if you live in a hot, sunny area. To eliminate the risk of sun damage, it's best to cure garlic in a warm, dry, ventilated space in the shade.
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QuestionCan I dehydrate my previously peeled store-bought garlic cloves without slicing or grinding them?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerYes, whole cloves can be dehydrated but it might take longer since the pieces are bigger. Dehydrate store-bought, peeled cloves within 48 hours of purchase for the best results.
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QuestionFor how long does it take a garlic bulb to completely dry up?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerIt depends on the size of the garlic and the humidity level (they'll dry faster in low humidity). At minimum, it'll take 10 to 14 days. Larger bulbs might take up to 4 weeks or longer, especially if it's humid.
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QuestionI bought a quart of dried garlic from farmers. What is the best way to store it and how long will it last?Community AnswerIf it is dry minced garlic, you can keep it and cook with it for a very long time. It should not lose it's flavor.
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QuestionIs it best to bend the tops over before harvesting?Ron MeyerCommunity AnswerI grow only hard-neck garlic, and I find that if I bend over the stalks a few weeks before I harvest, I get a little better growth in the bulb size.
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QuestionCan I cook with fresh garlic straight from the garden?CaeiiaTop AnswererYes; it has a better flavor. Wash it, though.
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