Stored Garlic & Onions

Ingredients

• Freshly harvested mature onions with intact skins
• Freshly harvested mature garlic bulbs
• Mesh bags, slatted crates or breathable baskets

Instructions

1. 1

   Brush off loose soil without washing the bulbs.

2. 2

   Cure onions and garlic in a dry, shaded, well-ventilated place for 2–4 weeks until outer skins are papery and necks are fully dry.

3. 3

   Trim onion tops to about 1 inch and garlic stems to about 1–2 inches, leaving skins intact.

4. 4

   Discard any soft, damaged or moldy bulbs for immediate use rather than long storage.

5. 5

   Store in breathable containers in a cool, dark, dry place with good airflow. Keep away from potatoes, which release moisture and gases that can shorten storage life.