Garlic braiding

You carefully planted your garlic last fall. You cared for it all spring: watching its water, fertilizing a few times, weeding the patch well. Sometime around July you harvested a bundle of gorgeou...

Learn how to braid softneck garlic in order to store it long-term Discover how using this method of food preservation can keep your garlic fresh for over a year

Pretty garlic braids, at the farmers' market. Obviously, made from Gilroy Garlic.

The way I see it, there are two very important reasons to braid garlic: Braiding helps garlic to last longer in storage, and is a more aesthetically pleasing option than throwing your bulbs in a mesh bag. You’ll feel super-cool and extra-homesteaderish when you have garlic and onions hanging in your kitchen. Amen? I might have had […]

Check out this step-by-step photo tutorial and learn how you can turn your backyard garlic harvest into beautiful, convenient braids for curing or storage.

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The best way for preserving garlic at home is by braiding. Braided garlic needs no refrigeration, doesn't need a root cellar, and thrives just hanging in your kitchen.

A beginner's guide to braiding garlic A garlic braid is a tidy way to store your garlic. However, there are more benefits to braiding garlic than just its appearance. There's also the convenience in being able to grab a clove or two...