Braiding garlic heads is the best way to preserve them, because air can circulate around the hung braid.
The soft-necked variety works best. Start making the braides as soon as you pull the heads from the ground, so the stems are still pliable. Brush off soil rather than rinsing off heads. Be sure to use heads that have their leaves attached.
Beginning the braid...
Finished...
(photo credit: Cousin Victoria)
On a flat surface , start with three fat heads and braid their leaves together. Then add other heads (like french braiding hair). For braids that you plan to give away, or if you care a lot about the appearance of a braid, put the heads so closely together that the leaves don't show. You can use light wire to reinforce the braids. When you've done as many heads as you want, braid the last of the leaves and tie off with raffia or twine, forming a loop for hanging. Hang in a well-ventilated area.
~Krissy Van Criss~
That's really neat. Thanks for sharing how to do that.
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