how long to let garlic bulbs cure
How to Cure or Dry Fresh Garlic for Use and Storing. 1  Brush off any soil clinging to the bulbs. Leave the stalks and roots on the bulbs, while they dry. 2  Allow the bulbs to cure, or dry, for three to four weeks in either a well-ventilated room or a dry, shady spot outside. Sunlight can change the flavor of fresh garlic.