How to store garlic at home for the winter? Every fan of this product can ask such a question. This is not surprising, since the product has long been considered a remedy for many diseases and ailments. There are several ways to store garlic at home.
There are two main ways to store garlic at home: warm and cold. The former is suitable for summer varieties of the product, the latter for winter varieties. The warm method is possible when the room temperature fluctuates between 16-20 ° C and air humidity from 50 to 70%. The cold method is suitable with indicators of 2-4 ° C and 70-80%, respectively.
It is also worth mentioning that winter garlic is stored for less time than summer garlic. He is much more capricious and more easily amenable to various fungi and diseases. Therefore, it is planted closer to autumn.
Traditional ways of storing garlic
Storing garlic at home is a long tradition. Centuries of this practice have brought the right way - weaving wreaths or braids. Moreover, it is not necessary to be able to weave them. It is enough to hang them by a rope in a room at room temperature and leave them hanging "on demand". The point of this method is that the garlic breathes and does not dry out in the open air.
You can also place the product in boxes or stockings. The container should be stored in a cool and dry place. From time to time, it is recommended to sort out the fruit to remove the spoiled one.
New ways of storage
"New" is a relative concept. The methods listed below were invented in the last century. But their effectiveness in comparison with traditional methods has already been proven many times.
- Peel the cloves, remove inedible parts and rinse.
- Sterilize the jars and place the garlic in them.
- Fill the container with flour and close the nylon lid.
- Place the jars in a cool place.
You can also place the product in a wooden box, alternating a layer of cloves with a layer of coarse salt or dry sawdust. Arrange the pieces so that they do not touch each other.
What should be considered?
When storing garlic at home for the winter, the heads of the product may dry out. To prevent this, soak them in liquid paraffin. When it hardens, a hard layer forms on the heads that will prevent moisture from evaporating.
To prevent the germination of garlic bulbs, their bottoms are fired over an open fire. As a source, a candle or gas stove burner will do.
If you need to store garlic in an apartment, place it in a dry, dark and cool place away from heating systems. A covered balcony or refrigerator is suitable for this. To block light from entering, place product in a dark, opaque bag or container.
