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Question:<\/h3>\n

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.\u00a0 <\/strong>If it is embellesia, we were planning to save some for seed garlic, is this a bad idea?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Answer:<\/h3>\n
Rebecca Long, Sustainable Agriculture and Horticulture Professional<\/em><\/div>\n

Thank you for reaching out. While it does appear to be embellisia, a proper diagnosis requires examination under a microscope. Because our diagnostic lab is temporarily closed, we are recommending people use\u00a0the\u00a0University of Massachusetts Amherst Plant Diagnostic Laboratory<\/a>. Please note there is a fee required for sample submission.<\/span><\/p>\n

For\u00a0embellisia skin blotch,<\/a>\u00a0you can remove affected layers before storing. Generally damage is only cosmetic. Since this is a soil borne fungus that will remain for several years it is best to plant disease free garlic and to rotate away from the infected area for several years, if possible. However, this disease is incredibly widespread and so hard to avoid, even with rotation.<\/p>\n

Black mold is generally an issue only after harvest and affected layers can also be removed. For next year, it may be worth evaluating your\u00a0curing and storage conditions<\/a>. Make sure not to harvest garlic when it’s already wet and do not wash. Properly cure before storing, ideally at temperatures of about 60\u00b0F with a relative humidity of about 50 percent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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