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

A classic heirloom variety because of its good strong garlic flavor. 7 to 12 cloves per bulb, and easy to peel. This garlic often rates high at taste tests.

• Averages 55 to 75 cloves / lb.
• 1/4 lb. - $4.00; 1/2 lb. - $7.00

These beauties are a chef's dream come true. A superior variety with a rich and full flavored taste. The cloves, blotched with purple, are large and very easy to peel. Excellent raw and cooked.

• Averages 60 to 80 cloves / lb.
• 1/4 lb. - $5.00; 1/2 lb. - $9.00

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

Another 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

A beautiful dark purple clove color that has a slight gold and/or silver glaze. Eaten raw it begins as a strong garlic flavor with a little heat, then quickly fades to a smooth, mild aftertaste.

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

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

Bulbs are blotched with purple, and cloves are slightly brown with a hint of rosy blush. Has a nice shape and upon eating raw has a hot kick initially that fades to a wonderful garlic taste.

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

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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.

A vigorous strain with large bulbs. Outer cloves are fat and round but irregular in shape. Bulb wrappers are pure white with occasional purple blotching. Clove skins adhere fairly tightly, which helps give long storage life. Four to five clove layers with 8 to 20 cloves per bulb. A mild garlic but with a nice lingering flavor.

• Averages 95 to 115 cloves / lb.
• 1/4 lb. - $5.00; 1/2 lb. - $9.00; 1 lb. and up- $16 per lb.

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

This is the longest storing garlic we offer, an excellent choice for braiding. Small bulbs with rosy to pink cloves and a sharp hot flavor.

• Averages 95 to 115 cloves / lb.
• 1/4 lb. - $5.00; 1/2 lb. - $9.00

Huge, impressive bulbs that are very mild in flavor. Elephant Garlic is not a true garlic (same genus, different species), it is actually a closer relative to the leek. It does require the flower top to be snapped off when grown. Very popular because of its diversity of uses in many dishes.

• Averages 8 to 15 cloves / lb.
• 1/2 lb. - $9.00