nostr:npub1uzesnfe5y2fenc35tghce6e05p6wprzgvsskj9wkg4tn6x60kths8czrqv nostr:npub1ysp44hs0pzhwt6n7m8vae6jhh35z6nzslkfaaef0fr8ws7wykgxsp3mvq3 I’ve been following the Garlicana website - it’s very nerdy and he’s an experienced professional. Last year I followed these recommendations (the bleach dunk method) and it didn’t hurt the plants at all and I got lots of garlic. (It was also my first year so I have no comps.)
“Select the largest cloves for planting as these will yield the largest heads. When importing new allium plant material into your soil, a minor precaution against pests and fungi is to soak cloves in isopropyl alcohol (regular strength is sufficient) for 10 minutes and let completely dry out before planting, or alternatively soak for 10 minutes in a 10% bleach solution with a drop or two of dish soap (as a surfactant), then dunk/soak in hot, 110° F water to rinse, just prior to planting. See below for further discussion.”
From https://www.garlicana.com/resources-links/growing-instructions/