Question: I am trying to identify the type of mold on my garlic. Most of it looks like embellisia but I am concerned about the possibility of black mold.  If it is embellesia, we were planning to save some for seed garlic, is this a bad idea? Answer: Rebecca Long, Sustainable Agriculture and Horticulture Professional read more Is the mold on my garlic embellisia? If so, can it still be used for seed garlic?