Raising Garlic

Mulch with clean straw or leaves to 4 inches. This variety has a mild spice that dissipates quickly with a pleasant finish. Mid-season, Purple Stripe type. Tie the plants in small bundles and dry in a cool, shaded, well-ventilated location for about 3-4...

Considered an improved selection of California Early. What makes these garlics stand out is the range and quality of flavors they exhibit. These easy-to-grow garlics are excellent in the kitchen and usually have the best storage qualities.

Cooking will tone down the heat, while still holding that big garlic taste. As harvest approaches: water less to avoid molding or staining. A powerful hardneck, Metechi delivers robust garlic flavor along with a sharp bite.

Mulch with clean straw or leaves to 4 inches. This spicy, vigorous, cold-hardy garlic from Bulgaria produces elegant, pearly white bulbs with chunky cloves. Mid-season, Rocambole type.

Can be stored for 6-9 months after harvest. As harvest approaches: water less to avoid molding or staining. This popular softneck variety is one of our best-tasting and most pungent cooking types.

Plump cloves are covered in gleaming tan skins with purple streaks, and the whole bulb is wrapped in white, tissuey covers. As harvest approaches: water less to avoid molding or staining.

When fall planted, this extra-early-maturing variety will put fresh garlic back into your favorite recipes a whopping 4-6 weeks ahead of almost all others. What makes these garlics stand out is the range and quality of flavors they exhibit.

Hardnecks: cut off any flowering stems (scapes) at the top leaf to redirect energy to the bulb; scapes can be used like green onions. Softnecks: you can keep leaves on and braid the whole plant.

Begin checking for mature bulbs in late June. This mild flavored garlic is great baked and blended with mashed potatoes. What makes these garlics stand out is the range and quality of flavors they exhibit.

Mulch with clean straw or leaves to 4 inches. A stunningly beautiful garlic with large bulbs and an amazing flavor that matches its looks and size. Mid-season, Purple Stripe type. Tie the plants in small bundles and dry in a cool, shaded, well-ventilated...

This clean, medium-to-strong flavored garlic will warm your soul on the coldest winter evening. As harvest approaches: water less to avoid molding or staining. A top-notch producer in cold climates, Siberian deserves consideration for all northern gardeners.

Begin checking for mature bulbs in late June. True to its name, Early Red Italian cuts the waiting for delicious garlic for sauces, pestos and enjoying raw. What makes these garlics stand out is the range and quality of flavors they exhibit.

Begin checking for mature bulbs in late June. This Silverskin thrives in both cold and hot climates, produces beautiful, fat bulbs and stores at least 12 months! Probably our best variety for braiding, Silver White's hefty bulbs are covered with pure...

Hardnecks: cut off any flowering stems (scapes) at the top leaf to redirect energy to the bulb; scapes can be used like green onions. Softnecks: you can keep leaves on and braid the whole plant.

Begin checking for mature bulbs in late June. The easy-to-peel cloves are wrapped in fawn colored skins. What makes these garlics stand out is the range and quality of flavors they exhibit.

Hardnecks: cut off any flowering stems (scapes) at the top leaf to redirect energy to the bulb; scapes can be used like green onions. Softnecks: you can keep leaves on and braid the whole plant Overall Rating:.

Begin checking for mature bulbs in late June. Outer bulb covering is white; clove wrappers have pink and rose stripes. What makes these garlics stand out is the range and quality of flavors they exhibit.

After eating half of a clove, we found that the heat built quickly, made the eyes water, then disappeared just as fast with no aftertaste. As harvest approaches: water less to avoid molding or staining.

Begin checking for mature bulbs in late June. The perfect choice for those who like their garlic hot and spicy. What makes these garlics stand out is the range and quality of flavors they exhibit.

Begin checking for mature bulbs in late June. Persian Star lends itself to baking, roasting or enjoying raw. What makes these garlics stand out is the range and quality of flavors they exhibit.

Garlic thrives in rich, well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0-7.0. Work in 1 inch layer of compost, 1/2 cup of bone meal, 1/2 cup TSC's Complete fertilizer per 5 row feet. When spring growth begins: water to keep the soil slightly moist, and fertilize...

These huge cloves produce softball-sized heads. What makes these garlics stand out is the range and quality of flavors they exhibit. These easy-to-grow garlics are excellent in the kitchen and usually have the best storage qualities.

Begin checking for mature bulbs in late June. An excellent choice for northern gardeners, but it also performs well in southern regions. What makes these garlics stand out is the range and quality of flavors they exhibit.

The taste is a medium hot, true garlic flavor. As harvest approaches: water less to avoid molding or staining. Music hits the top of the charts when it comes to yields. After curing is done, cut foliage and roots from bulbs and store in mesh bags.

Begin checking for mature bulbs in late June. A vivid, royal purple tinged with shiny gold and/or silver hues makes this one of the most attractive garlics. What makes these garlics stand out is the range and quality of flavors they exhibit.

Begin checking for mature bulbs in late June. We were thoroughly impressed with how big these heads grew and noticed that each head typically had 1-2 more cloves than some of the other hardnecks.

And one grower, who cultivated this variety in New York for more than 10 years, claims it withstood -60°F. As harvest approaches: water less to avoid molding or staining. Finally, good strong garlic in a large clove! The heritage of this unique garlic...