Expert Tips: Store Garlic for Years, Prevent Spoilage with Traditional Methods

• Shubhkarana Kushwaha, a farmer from Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh, shares 8 years of garlic cultivation and storage expertise.
• Proper storage begins 20 days before harvest by stopping water to strengthen bulbs; only healthy, dry bulbs should be stored.
• Traditional methods like tying garlic in bunches and drying in mild sunlight for 2-3 days help retain moisture.
• Hanging 10-12 stalks in a cool, dark place with bulbs facing downwards ensures air circulation and prevents spoilage.
• Using cotton cloth pouches or spreading garlic in a single layer on a mesh provides effective storage, especially in summer, maintaining quality and preventing drying.