I have only grown garlic two times, so I am no expert so take for what it is
worth

My garlic is stored at room temp keeps for several months.

This year I put some in the basement and will see how long it keeps.

Last year I planted on October 20 and here in central michigan it was
already getting quite cold. Got real cold real fast soon after planting and
the garlic did not sprout so I was worried that I had got it in to late.
The garlic came up in spring and I had no problems. I fertilized in spring
and again early summer and got beautiful garlic.

Last year I fermented 1 quart and it came out quite good.......This year I
am fermenting several quarts and also preserving some in apple cider vinegar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQLXKWR7EB4

http://www.culturesforhealth.com/pre...-cider-vinegar