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A native of Central Asia, garlic has been cherished since antiquity for its distinctive culinary properties and medicinal virtues. Besides being an essential ingredient for many cuisines, garlic has been used for everything from fighting colds and infections to treating high blood pressure, and as an aphrodisiac.

There are literally hundreds of garlic varieties. We are pleased to offer 15 of the finest, each unique in form and flavor. Like wine grapes, performance and taste of garlic vary depending on soil, climate, and growing methods, further adding to its intrigue. Garlic prefers rich, well-drained soil, full sun, and regular water. Plant garlic in mid-fall, about 6 weeks before the soil freezes. Mulch heavily to hold moisture and control weeds. Garlic can also be planted in winter where the ground does not freeze, or in temperate areas in spring as soon as the ground thaws. Expect slightly reduced yields compared to fall planting.

Hardneck varieties: Large easy-peeling cloves form around a stiff woody stem. Rich aromatic flavor is not too spicy. Once the garlic begins to grow, the curling tops can be removed for a culinary treat and to increase production. These are the preferred garlics for more northern climates. Typically hardnecks can be stored 3 to 6 months.

Softneck varieties: Otherwise known as braiding garlics, these varieties do not produce a flower spike. They are more productive and adaptable to warmer climates than the hardneck type and generally have a spicier flavor. Softnecks can be stored for a year or more under proper conditions.

Ordering Information: Supplies are limited so we urge you to order early. Garlic is harvested in the summer and we will substitute a similar variety if we are unable to fulfill orders due to groundhogs, Mother Nature or another unforseeable cause of crop failure. Order in half pound increments. A ½ pound of planting stock yields 3–4 lbs. of garlic.

Shipping: Garlic is shipped only in the fall starting in late September and is timed to arrive before your first hard fall frost. Shipments end in late October or as supplies run out. We ship via UPS and the US Postal Service—Continental U.S. only. As garlic will be shipped in September, understand that a separate shipping charge will be added to your order, see the shipping info link at the bottom of this page for details on charges.

Learn more about Growing Garlic here.