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Our method can be used with both hard and soft neck garlic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you begin, follow our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/product\/Garlic-Harvesting-and-Storing\">instructions<\/a>&nbsp;for harvesting and curing garlic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Supplies\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supplies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cured garlic bulbs with long necks (five or more)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Twine, heavy string or fabric for the braid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"Directions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Directions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We created a 2\u2032 braid for 18 bulbs. Because our twine was thin (1\/16\u2033), we cut 24, 2\u00bd\u2032 pieces and divided them into three groups, creating a thicker braid. If you are using a thicker material then you will only need 2\u2032. 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