Newbie here also, USA zone 6b. Fall 2020 I planted my first elephant garlic and today harvested 34 heads. Yay!
Questions: I pulled off the loose corms (bulbils), but some are growing under the skins. Do I leave these on the heads while they cure? Or do I pry them loose? I feel if I disturb the skins they might not cure properly.
Also, I am moving and would like to plant the corns this fall instead of now. Do I let them dry cure like the heads? Do they need cold stratification?
I read to use the biggest cloves for replanting as they are clones. Do I plant dried, cured cloves in the fall? Or
should they be planted now?
I had unused powder coated wire shelving in the garage that I pushed the leaves through so the heads could cure upside down. Is this acceptable in a hot garage?
Thank you, Permies folk for your thoughts in advance.