For the summer 2024 harvest I will have seven varieties of garlic. German Red is new this year! Here's some information about each type.
All varieties are hardneck garlic. This means that when they're growing, they have a scape that produces a flower. The scapes are actually cut off before flowering to make the bulbs grow larger. Chefs favor hardneck garlics because they have exceptional flavor and large, easy-to-peel bulbs.
All varieties are hardneck garlic. This means that when they're growing, they have a scape that produces a flower. The scapes are actually cut off before flowering to make the bulbs grow larger. Chefs favor hardneck garlics because they have exceptional flavor and large, easy-to-peel bulbs.
Hot, Strong-Flavored Gourmet Garlic
Rocambole Family
Spanish Roja
This variety originated in Spain and is considered the truest form of garlic. Contains eight to twelve cloves per bulb. Flavor is considered strong, hot and robust. When cooked, particularly roasted it will develop a sweet, deep, rich and complex flavor. Cloves are easy to peel.German Red
A good-tasting garlic with large bulbs. Each bulb contains about 9 cloves. German Red is easy to peel, can be used raw, sautéed, or roasted, and is spicy with a bold taste.Porcelain Family
German White
This garlic is known by other names including German Extra-Hardy, Northern White, and German Stiffneck. Contains 4 to 6 large cloves per bulb. Bulbs can grow to 2” or more in
diameter. Great keepers, will store for
up to 8 to 9 months when stored properly.
Great for cooking, produces a very flavorful gentle taste when
cooked. Great for pestos, pastas,
sauces, and roasting.
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Contains 4 to 7 large cloves per bulb. Colorful bulbs can grow to 2” or more in diameter. It’s an aromatic, slightly spicy, incredibly
flavorful garlic. This variety is musky and strong. Great for using in
mashed potatoes or with seafood.
Georgian Fire
Large, beautiful garlic with robust flavor that is strong and has a lingering aftertaste. There are about 6 to 8 cloves in each bulb. It is great for cooking, roasting, salads, and salsas.
Medium Flavored Gourmet Garlic
Purple Stripe Family
Chesnok Red
Contains 8 to 20 cloves per bulb. Chesnok Red is considered one of the best baking and roasting garlics. It’s sweet and tasty when cooked, great garlic for basic cooking and adds a sweet garlic flavor without heat to dishes.
