How to keep garlic fresh?

Garlic is not resistant to storage, even in a dry and ventilated environment, it will sprout, shrivel and mildew after 100 days, affecting the quality of sowing next year. Therefore, it is very important to master the storage technology of garlic after harvest. Here are four kinds of storage and fresh-keeping techniques of garlic:

First, hanging storage method. After harvest, the fresh garlic is dried for 2-3 days, and when the leaves become soft, the garlic is tied into a handful every 8-10 heads, then hung neatly under the shade shed or eaves and dried naturally. During the hanging and storage period, sun exposure should be avoided in summer and autumn, and garlic should be transferred to the ventilated room for storage in winter to avoid damp and cold.

Second, burying method. First spread a layer of 15-20 mm thick bran at the bottom of the box, basket or pit, then put a layer of garlic (2-3 garlic heads high) and spread a layer of chaff, pile it layer by layer to 50 mm away from the mouth of the container, and cover with bran.

Third, coating method. Soak the large paraffin liquid to form a film on its surface, and then store it in a dry place. Because the paraffin layer can isolate the air and reduce the respiratory intensity of garlic, so as to inhibit its germination, water loss and mildew. This method has the advantages of simple storage technology, low cost and good effect.