How to harvest Giant/Elephant Garlic (and other tips)

What are those little "things" on the side of my Giant Garlic? Can I plant them? Will they grow? Can I eat them? We answer all these questions for you. Giant garlic, known for its large cloves, is being harvested, despite looking somewhat distressed due to the late timing exacerbated by the intense heatwave. This variety is often found in supermarket garlic tubs. The South African garlic market decline has led to the importation of garlic chips from China, rehydrated for packaging. The video advocates for growing and harvesting one's giant also known as elephant garlic for optimal freshness. In addition to harvesting insights, the video highlights the small offsets on giant garlic, referred to as bulbiles. While not seeds, these bulbils are essentially garlic onions that can be stored and planted, resulting in a harvest of garlic onions. With a hard outer shell for protection, these bulbils are edible and versatile for cooking. Practical tips for storing them in a jar on the kitchen counter or in a cupboard are provided. In essence, the video covers the challenges of harvesting giant (elephant) garlic, its preferred qualities, market dynamics, and guidance on utilizing and storing garlic bulbils for planting and culinary endeavors. ⏱️KEY MOMENTS 00:00 Introduction 01:21 Characteristics of Giant Garlic 02:17 Bulbiles on Giant Garlic 03:56 Garlic Onions 04:23 Uses and Storage of Garlic Onions and Bulbiles 🛍️ RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS Heirloom Garlic varieties: https://livingseeds.co.za/product/sea... Elephant or Giant Garlic: https://livingseeds.co.za/elephant-or... 👇SUBSCRIBE TO LIVINGSEEDS YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW 👇 Youtube:    / @livingseedsfarm   🌱 NOT TO MISS TUTORIALS: • Hand Pollination of Pumpkins:    • Hand Pollination of Pumpkins (step by...   • Starting a Veggie Garden the Livingseeds Way:    • Starting a Veggie Garden and Successi...   • The Egg Mobile at Livingseeds Farm ://   • The Egg Mobile at Livingseeds Farm (H...   --------------- Livingseeds.co.za provides quality heirloom and open-pollinated seed to private gardeners and small-scale market gardeners in South Africa – seed that can be harvested and kept from year to year without the need to buy specialist seed from large corporations every season. We would like to see people become more self-sufficient and take back the ability to produce their own food!