Garlic

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.

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. Its flavor profile is complex, combining sharp garlic notes with hints of spice and a subtle sweetness, making it a versatile ingredient in Thai cuisine and beyond. Whether used raw to add a bold kick to salads and salsas or cooked to mellow its intensity in curries, stir-fries, and marinades, Thai Fire garlic adds depth and excitement to any dish. Its robust flavor and distinctive aroma make it a favorite among spice enthusiasts and culinary adventurers alike, offering a tantalizing taste of Thailand's vibrant culinary heritage.

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. Throughout the growing season, Korean red garlic requires regular watering and weed control to promote healthy growth. As the garlic plants mature, they produce tall, sturdy stalks with small bulbils, which can be harvested for culinary use. Underground, the bulbs develop their characteristic flavor, with the red hue intensifying as they mature. Harvesting usually occurs in late spring or early summer when the leaves begin to turn yellow and dry. Once harvested, Korean red garlic can be cured in a warm, dry place to enhance its flavor and storage qualities. Whether grown in home gardens or on a larger scale, cultivating Korean red garlic offers a rewarding experience, providing a flavorful and versatile ingredient for a wide range of culinary delights.

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. Throughout the growing season, Chinese pink garlic requires consistent watering and weed control to promote healthy growth. As the garlic plants mature, they produce long, slender scapes that can be harvested for culinary use, while underground, the bulbs swell and develop their characteristic flavor. Harvesting usually occurs in late spring or early summer when the leaves begin to turn yellow and dry. Once harvested, Chinese pink garlic can be cured in a warm, dry place to enhance its flavor and storage qualities. Whether grown in backyard gardens or on a larger scale, cultivating Chinese pink garlic offers a rewarding experience, yielding a flavorful and versatile ingredient for a variety of culinary creations.

The Collection Mix is a delicious mix of our three most popular garlics, California Early, Italian Red and Spanish Roja. Approximately 8 cloves/ bulb. Approximately 75-85 garlic cloves/ pound. Each variety offered in the collection comes in increments of 1/4 lbs. California Early Garlic Early season garlic harvest with excellent flavor! This is likely the most commonly grown variety in the U.S., and for good reason. It is a large, easy to grow softneck, with a nice mild flavor and excellent storage ability. Cal-Early is one of our "work-horse" varieties we depend on, year after year, for fresh market and garlic braiding. The skins are a nice off-white with a purple blush and it produces 8-10 cloves per head. Italian Red Garlic A great tasting and excellent storage garlic! A variety that is widely grown throughout the United States. Early Italian Red is a hardneck garlic that is very heat-tolerant porcelain garlic that can be planted in spring of fall! Spanish Roja Garlic Early season garlic harvest! A gourmet best-selling garlic for home gardens! Excellent classic rich flavor. Each bulb has about 8-12 cloves. Outer wrapper varies in color, from a rich cream to deep purple stripes. Cloves are large with a brownish red color and are easy to peel. Keeps well, 4-6 months. During curing many bulbs lose their stems. *Similar substitutions will be made at end of garlic season. We will replace any out of stock garlic with similar variety. If no substitution is wanted please order items separately.

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.

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. Renowned for its rich, earthy flavor and pungent aroma, Turkish Red Garlic adds depth and complexity to culinary creations. Its taste is robust yet mellow, with a slightly spicy kick that develops when raw and mellows when cooked, making it versatile in various cuisines. Whether minced into sauces, roasted to perfection, or used as a bold garnish, Turkish Red Garlic enhances the flavor profile of dishes, while its visual appeal elevates the presentation. This prized ingredient is a staple in Turkish cuisine, cherished for its distinctive taste and cultural significance, and it continues to captivate the palates of food enthusiasts around the world.

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.

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.

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. As the seasons progress, the garlic bulbs mature beneath the earth's surface, drawing nourishment from the soil and sun. Throughout the winter months, the garlic lays dormant, gradually developing its distinctive flavor and color. Come springtime, the vibrant hues of Aglio Rosso begin to emerge, signaling the approaching harvest season. With meticulous care and attention, farmers gently unearth the bulbs, ensuring they reach their full potential. From its humble beginnings in the fertile fields of Sulmona to kitchens around the world, Aglio Rosso garlic embodies the time-honored tradition of Italian agriculture and the art of cultivating flavors that captivate the senses.

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. Hardneck variety.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Elephant is certified and the largest "garlic" you can get! This variety of "garlic" looks like garlic and tastes like a mild hardneck type, but it is actually a type of leek. Just like its name, Elephant is large with 1 1/2" cloves that have a great mild garlic-like flavor. Elephant's bulbs can easily weigh a pound or more! This variety is very easy peeling and keeps very well. Each bulb averages 3-5 cloves. Approximately 9-14 garlic cloves per pound. Hardneck Garlic

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 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. Hardneck Garlic