Hardneck Garlic

Chesnok Red garlic is one of the best baking garlic's available! This variety is a fantastic garlic that holds its shape and flavor well when cooked. Its stores well. Chesnok Red is regarded by some as the best all around garlic variety as it has a very beautiful red color.

German White garlic, botanically known as Allium sativum 'German White,' is valued for its large bulbs and balanced flavor. Bulbs commonly reach 2–2.5 inches across beneath papery white skins and usually contain 6–8 plump, easy-to-peel cloves. Its mild yet robust garlic flavor works well in roasts, sauces, and many other dishes without becoming overpowering. German White adapts to a range of climates, stores well, and offers reliable garden performance, making it a strong choice for both home gardeners and commercial growers.

German Giant is just like its name says, a very large garlic with an excellent flavor! This garlic variety is a large garlic that has become popular for its strong, spicy flavor. Many believe German Giant to be one of the best tasting garlics available! This garlic is off-white often with deep purple streaks.

Thai Fire garlic, also known as "Dok Mai" in Thai, is a fiery and aromatic variety renowned for its intense flavor and pungency. Originating from Thailand, this garlic boasts a striking appearance with its bulbous cloves wrapped in pinkish-purple tinged skins. True to its name, Thai Fire garlic packs a punch, delivering a potent heat that ignites the palate with each bite.

The Collection Mix includes planting bulbs from three popular garlic varieties: California Early, Italian Red, and Spanish Roja. Each variety is provided in quarter-pound increments, giving gardeners an easy way to grow and compare several distinctive garlics in one planting. Approximately 8 cloves per bulb and 75–85 garlic cloves per pound. Similar substitutions may be made at the end of garlic season; order varieties separately if substitutions are not wanted. 3/4 pounds of garlic will be shipped. 1/4 pound of each variety.

Aglio Rosso garlic traces its origins to the picturesque town of Sulmona, nestled in the heart of Italy's Abruzzo region. Renowned for its fertile soil and favorable climate, Sulmona provides the perfect conditions for cultivating this unique variety of garlic. The cultivation of Aglio Rosso typically begins in the autumn months, with cloves carefully planted in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.

Georgian Crystal garlic has a rich flavor and mild heat for a Porcelain hardneck. When slow roasted this variety, it has an amazing buttery flavor that melts in your mouth! This garlic grows well throughout the USA, but even better in areas with hot summers. Averages 4-5 cloves per bulb.

The Persian Star is a hardneck purple stripe type garlic. The outer skin can grow pure white with inner wrappers that are streaked purple. The red-tipped cloves with marbled streaks on whitish or yellow-brown background. The Persian Star is a very pleasant flavor with a mild spicy zing that is a great addition to any dish!

The Siberian garlic is certified and does great in cold weather! Siberian is a mid-season garlic and a great producer in cold climates. This variety does great for all northern gardeners! The cloves of this garlic are protected by an attractive light red skin. This clean, medium-to-strong flavored garlic will warm your soul on the coldest winter evening! Siberian has a very high allicin content, possibly the highest of any garlic. Allicin supports normal cholesterol levels, boosts the immune system, and enhances circulation! Approximately 12 garlic bulbs per pound. Approximately 4-5 cloves per bulb.

Metechi is a mid-season maturing purple stripe garlic. Produces a robust garlic flavor along with a sharp bite. Raw, it's fiery hot, finishing with a lasting spice. Metechi has thick, white-wrapped bulbs that hold 4-6 bulky cloves clothed in blushed skin with purple accents. Exceptionally cold-hardy plants have broad, upright leaves.

Korean red garlic, also known as Hongdangmu, is a sought-after variety prized for its robust flavor and vibrant reddish hue. Cultivating Korean red garlic begins with selecting high-quality bulbs for planting, typically in the fall. Like other garlic varieties, it thrives in well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. Planting cloves should be spaced several inches apart and planted with the pointed end facing upwards, ensuring proper development.

Spanish Roja garlic is a certified, early season garlic harvest! This variety is a gourmet best-selling garlic for home gardens with an excellent classic rich flavor! Each bulb has about 8-12 cloves. Spanish Roja's outer wrapper varies in color, from a rich cream to deep purple stripes. Its cloves are large with a brownish red color and are easy to peel. This garlic keeps well, 4-6 months. During curing, many bulbs lose their stems. Approximately 8-12 cloves/ bulb. Approximately 65-85 garlic cloves/ pound.

Italian Red is a certified, great tasting and excellent storing garlic! Italian Red Porcelain is the garlic variety that is widely grown throughout the United States originating in California. Early Italian Red hardneck garlic is a very heat-tolerant porcelain-type garlic that can be planted in spring in northern gardens for a fall harvest! This garlic variety produces 6-10 large cloves per bulb that are fairly mild with a little garlic spiced flavor which intensifies during storage.

Russian Red garlic has big bulbs that have a slightly purple skin that wraps the bulbs and cloves. This variety is a great garlic to grow for soil conditions that are slightly damp. Russian Red is one of the most flavorful heirloom garlics we offer. Approximately 6-9 cloves/ bulb. Approximately 45-60 garlic cloves/ pound.

Georgian Fire garlic is a certified, farm favorite with a stunning flavor and cloves! This garlic variety has the classic garlic porcelain sheen and flavor. The Georgian Fire variety is the beauty queen of the garlic world. Its cloves grow large and average about 6 to 8 per bulb. This garlic can be eaten raw as they have a pleasantly hot flavor. Roasting really brings out the flavor of Georgian Fire! Porcelain hardneck type. Approximately 10 garlic bulbs per pound.

Duganski garlic, with its striking appearance and robust flavor, stands out as a prized variety among garlic enthusiasts and culinary experts alike. Originating from Ukraine, this hardneck garlic variety features bulbs adorned with streaks of purple and white, adding a visually appealing touch to its irregular shape. The cloves within each bulb offer a pungent yet complex flavor profile—initially spicy and intense when raw, yet mellowing into a sweet and savory richness when cooked.

Yugoslavian garlic is considered a porcelain, which is a great storing garlic! This variety is hot & spicy and holds its shape and flavor well when cooked. Yugoslavian is regarded by some as the best if you like a good kick and is a hardneck variety.

The German Extra Hardy garlic is a prolific producer of long rooted garlic that can store in the ground throughout winter. German Extra Hardy is supplied as planting bulbs ready to separate into cloves and establish in the garden. This variety has pale white skin with dark red cloves. The German Extra Hardy has a strong raw flavor and high sugar content, making it one of the very best for roasting.

Ivan is a hardneck, porcelain type garlic that produces 4-6 large cloves per bulb. A robust and hardy garlic that grows well in Canada and Northern States. A great garlic for home growers or market sellers. Known to be a Hot-flavored garlic when raw and when cooked and roasted develops a sweet flavor.

Bogatyr garlic are small and intense. Its bulb wrappers are thick and parchment-like with white skin showcasing purple and violet stripes. As you peel away the outer wrappers, the purple striping intensifies, becoming almost a solid mix of purple hues surrounding the cloves. A single bulb will house five to six plump cloves. The peeled cloves are creamy white and dense. Bogatyr garlic is known for its fiery, raw heat that diminishes quickly to a mild and pleasant flavor.

Romanian Red garlic produces 4 to 5 large cloves per bulb. This variety's bulbs are a beautiful cream white with shades of purple skins. Once harvested, these whole bulbs will store for months. Romanian Red produces a delicious flavor that is pungent and long-lasting.

Chinese pink garlic, also known as Asian Rose or Chinese Rose garlic, is a delightful variety cherished for its subtle flavor and distinctive pink-tinged cloves. Cultivating Chinese pink garlic begins with selecting high-quality bulbs for planting, typically in the autumn months. Like other garlic varieties, it thrives in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Planting cloves should be spaced several inches apart and planted with the pointed end facing upwards, ensuring proper development.

Turkish Red Garlic, known as "Kırmızı Sarımsak" in Turkish, is a distinctive variety celebrated for its striking appearance and robust flavor. Originating from the fertile lands of Turkey, this garlic boasts large bulbs wrapped in layers of papery skin ranging from pale pink to deep crimson. Each bulb contains cloves with a vibrant red hue, lending an eye-catching appeal to dishes.

The German Red garlic is an easy to grow garlic that is well suited for cold winters. This garlic variety offers a strong, spicy and robust flavor with large, easy to peel cloves. Averages 14 cloves per bulb.