Hardneck Varieties

• Porcelain
  
• Rocambole
  
• Purple Stripe
  
  • Glazed Sub-variety
    
  • Marbled Sub-variety

• Artichoke
  
• Silverskin

Elephant Garlic

• Allium ampeloprasm

HARDNECKS
Allium sativum / sub-species ophioscorodon

The sub-species ophioscorodon contains many beautiful and uniquely-colored varieties. Hardneck varieties require that the flower stalk be snapped off when grown, so that the energy goes into producing a large bulb instead of a flower. They are generally larger and easier to peel than most softnecks, however, they don't store quite as long. Storage length varies from four to eight months from our harvest in July.

Produces large, very attractive snow-white bulbs with very large cloves that have a pink blush. An extremely hot garlic raw, but when baked becomes sweet. Excellent roasted and spread on bread.

• Averages 35 to 50 cloves / lb.
• 1/4 lb. - $5.00; 1/2 lb. - $9.00

Pastel white bulbs with pink accents that have 4 to 5 fat cloves which are fairly easy to peel. Upon eating raw, this flavorful strain peaks at medium-hot then pleasantly cascades into almost no aftertaste. Stores very well.

• Averages 35 to 45 cloves / lb.
• 1/4 lb. - $5.00

Originally from Kuty, Slovakia. This strain was brought over to the U.S. around 1988 by the Jurica family. It was shared with us at the Garlic and Arts Festival in Orange, MA. by Dr. Carl Jurica of Jurica Garlic in Johnstown, NY. This garlic has an outstanding flavor both raw and cooked. A true garlic flavor with no bitterness. It is easy to peel and a long keeper. It has medium-size heads with good size cloves. Also good for braiding.

• Averages 55 to 80 cloves / lb.
• 1/4 lb. - $5.00

These deep purple-red bulbs average 4 to 8 cloves, and are also easy to peel. This type grows a small set of bulbils at the top of the stem that can be eaten or planted. A good intense flavor initially when eaten raw, then slowly builds into red-hot fire. Known for its extreme heat, this garlic is hot.

• Averages 55 to 65 cloves / lb.
• 1/4 lb. - $5.00; 1/2 lb. $9.00; 1 lb. $16.00

A strong flavored strain, nicely colored, 8 to 15 cloves per bulb. Has a nice bite of hot, spicy flavor.

• Averages 55 to 75 cloves / lb.
• 1/4 lb. - $5.00; 1/2 lb. - $9.00

One of the best. A GARLICIOUS variety with easy to peel cloves. A great all-around cooking variety that retains flavor well. Bulbs average 9 to 11 cloves.

• Averages 55 to 75 cloves / lb.
• 1/4 lb. - $5.00; 1/2 lb. $9.00; 1 lb. $16.00

High yielding variety with consistently uniform bulbs. Generally produces six plump cloves that are easy to peel, with an excellent zesty flavor. Our best producing Italian garlic year after year.

• Averages 30-50 cloves / lb.
• 1/4 lb. - $5.00

Unique bulbs, ranging from red to light pink in color, about 5 to 8 cloves per bulb. An excellent variety for cold climates.

• Averages 30 to 50 cloves / lb.
• 1/4 lb. - $5.00

This unique blend of bulbs is a mixture of all of our favorite softneck garlic seed varieties to eat or for growing to make beautiful braids.

• Colors range from white to pink to purple.
• 1/4 lb - $4; 1/2 lb. - $7; 1 lb. and up - $13 per lb.

Please note: Garlic will not arrive ready to braid. This mix is intended to be planted and harvested to make braids.

These bulbs are often irregular in shape, and very productive. A sharp bite when eaten raw, mild and sweet when cooked. Very long storage capacity.

• Averages 90 to 110 cloves / lb.
• 1/4 lb. - $5.00