Asian Tempest (artichoke hardneck variety) has been a great performer. It’s a variety originally from South Korea and is positively wonderful in baked dishes. The taste when baked is somewhat sweet with a bit of a baked sweet garden pepper flavor to it. It is positively breathtaking if eaten raw. It is one of our all time favorites. Averages about 5 cloves per bulb.

Asian Tempest (artichoke hardneck variety) has been a great performer. It’s a variety originally from South Korea and is positively wonderful in baked dishes. The taste when baked is somewhat sweet with a bit of a baked sweet garden pepper flavor to it. It is positively breathtaking if eaten raw. It is one of our all time favorites. Averages about 5 cloves per bulb.

Asian Tempest (artichoke hardneck variety) has been a great performer. It’s a variety originally from South Korea and is positively wonderful in baked dishes. The taste when baked is somewhat sweet with a bit of a baked sweet garden pepper flavor to it. It is positively breathtaking if eaten raw. It is one of our all time favorites. Averages about 5 cloves per bulb.

(rocambole) Raw it has a bite that tingles on the tongue and mellows to a sweet aftertaste. Cooking with it or roasting it really brings out its sweet garlic flavor. We think it tastes just like garlic candy! Easy to peel brown clove wrappers are striped with purple. Averages 11 cloves per bulb.

(rocambole) Raw it has a bite that tingles on the tongue and mellows to a sweet aftertaste. Cooking with it or roasting it really brings out its sweet garlic flavor. We think it tastes just like garlic candy! Easy to peel brown clove wrappers are striped with purple. Averages 11 cloves per bulb.

(rocambole) Raw it has a bite that tingles on the tongue and mellows to a sweet aftertaste. Cooking with it or roasting it really brings out its sweet garlic flavor. We think it tastes just like garlic candy! Easy to peel brown clove wrappers are striped with purple. Averages 11 cloves per bulb.

We will not be selling any of this variety in 2008 as we are keeping it all for seed to build our stock. We will have it available in 2009. (porcelain variety) A strong garlic with a bite that produces large dark purple skinned cloves. It is supposed to be a good one for growing in cold winter climates. It is a medium to late keeper. Averages 6 cloves per bulb.

Brown Tempest: (marbled purple stripe variety) Brown cloves with a hint of rose blush and no stripes. Average 6 cloves per bulb with nice shape and size. Raw garlic has initial taste that mellows to a pleasing garlicky finish. Averages about 4 to 5 cloves per bulb.

Brown Tempest: (marbled purple stripe variety) Brown cloves with a hint of rose blush and no stripes. Average 6 cloves per bulb with nice shape and size. Raw garlic has initial taste that mellows to a pleasing garlicky finish. Averages about 4 to 5 cloves per bulb.

Carpathian (rocombole hardneck variety) It has a classic garlic flavor, with a nice hot spicy tang to it. It’s hot, spicy, strong and garlicy. It’s originally from the Carpathian Mountains of Southwest Poland. Averages about 6 cloves per bulb.

Carpathian (rocombole hardneck variety) It has a classic garlic flavor, with a nice hot spicy tang to it. It’s hot, spicy, strong and garlicy. It’s originally from the Carpathian Mountains of Southwest Poland. Averages about 6 cloves per bulb.

Carpathian (rocombole hardneck variety) It has a classic garlic flavor, with a nice hot spicy tang to it. It’s hot, spicy, strong and garlicy. It’s originally from the Carpathian Mountains of Southwest Poland. Averages about 6 cloves per bulb.

(artichoke variety) Long storing, large bulbs from Rep. of Georgia. Averages 13 cloves per bulb.

(artichoke variety) Long storing, large bulbs from Rep. of Georgia. Averages 13 cloves per bulb.

(artichoke variety) Long storing, large bulbs from Rep. of Georgia. Averages 13 cloves per bulb.

Chesnok Red (standard purple stripe hardneck variety) This is another one that has done consistently well for us. It’s said that this is one of the best cooking garlics. It is very flavorful, having won “best baking garlic” taste tests conducted by Rodale, Sunset Magazine, Martha Stewart and others. It holds its shape and retains flavor well when cooked. It has large easy to peel cloves. Originally from Shvelisi, Republic of Georgia. Averages about 8 cloves per bulb.

Chesnok Red (standard purple stripe hardneck variety) This is another one that has done consistently well for us. It’s said that this is one of the best cooking garlics. It is very flavorful, having won “best baking garlic” taste tests conducted by Rodale, Sunset Magazine, Martha Stewart and others. It holds its shape and retains flavor well when cooked. It has large easy to peel cloves. Originally from Shvelisi, Republic of Georgia. Averages about 8 cloves per bulb.

Chesnok Red (standard purple stripe hardneck variety) This is another one that has done consistently well for us. It’s said that this is one of the best cooking garlics. It is very flavorful, having won “best baking garlic” taste tests conducted by Rodale, Sunset Magazine, Martha Stewart and others. It holds its shape and retains flavor well when cooked. It has large easy to peel cloves. Originally from Shvelisi, Republic of Georgia. Averages about 8 cloves per bulb.

(Turban artichoke softneck variety) It stores quite well and the clove wrappers are very colorful. This is a very pretty garlic. Averages about 6 to 7 cloves per bulb.

(Turban artichoke softneck variety) It stores quite well and the clove wrappers are very colorful. This is a very pretty garlic. Averages about 6 to 7 cloves per bulb.

(Turban artichoke softneck variety) It stores quite well and the clove wrappers are very colorful. This is a very pretty garlic. Averages about 6 to 7 cloves per bulb.

(softneck variety) This one tends to act like a hardneck variety for us and send up scapes quite often, that will sometimes happen in a cold climate. An early maturing variety, harvest 4 to 6 weeks earlier than the other varieties. It has fat cloves that can be striped or solid depending on soil type. Has a nice mellow flavor and stores for 4 to 5 months. Averages 5 cloves per bulb.

(turban variety) This was our first year growing this and it did very well for us. We will not have any available for sale in 2008 as we are keeping it all to build up our seed stock. We should have plenty available in 2009. A true Turban type from Republic of Tahzikistan. Large, plump cloves produce hot bite on tip of tongue. Very early maturing. Bulbil capsule with light red stripes. Averages 8 to 11 rose-brown to mahogany cloves.

Elephant Garlic: It's not a true garlic, it's actually a member of the leek family but we grow it anyway. Huge cloves and a much milder garlic flavor than true garlic. Wonderful for roasting.

(porcelain variety) Originated in Germany. An exceptionally versatile garlic. Excellent baked flavor without being too hot raw. Averages 6 cloves per bulb.

This is small garlic with many cloves and a bold flavor. The origins of this garlic are unknown, shared with us by Nick Delforte who received the seed from another Western New York region garlic farmer, Mark Bownam. Averages 20+ cloves per bulb.

Georgian Crystal (porcelain hardneck variety) This has been a good grower for us from the beginning. It has large bulbs and cloves and has a mild flavor when eaten raw and a smooth buttery flavor when roasted. It is a long storing garlic. It is originally from the Gatersleben Seed Bank (#6819), also known as Cichisdzhvari. Averages 5 to 6 cloves per bulb.

Georgian Crystal (porcelain hardneck variety) This has been a good grower for us from the beginning. It has large bulbs and cloves and has a mild flavor when eaten raw and a smooth buttery flavor when roasted. It is a long storing garlic. It is originally from the Gatersleben Seed Bank (#6819), also known as Cichisdzhvari. Averages 5 to 6 cloves per bulb.

Georgian Crystal (porcelain hardneck variety) This has been a good grower for us from the beginning. It has large bulbs and cloves and has a mild flavor when eaten raw and a smooth buttery flavor when roasted. It is a long storing garlic. It is originally from the Gatersleben Seed Bank (#6819), also known as Cichisdzhvari. Averages 5 to 6 cloves per bulb.

(hardneck variety) This is another variety that Nick Delforte was kind enough to share with us. He's been growing it for many years on his land in Shortsville, New York from seed he received from Pete's son Sam Loiacono, another Western New York garlic farmer. Averages 9 cloves per bulb.

German Porcelain (porcelain hardneck variety) This is one more that has consistently produced nice big bulb with large easy to peel cloves. The flavor is good and it has a long storage life. It's one of our favorites for using raw or only slightly cooked - absolutely amazing in Bruschetta!

German Porcelain (porcelain hardneck variety) This is one more that has consistently produced nice big bulb with large easy to peel cloves. The flavor is good and it has a long storage life. It's one of our favorites for using raw or only slightly cooked - absolutely amazing in Bruschetta!

German Porcelain (porcelain hardneck variety) This is one more that has consistently produced nice big bulb with large easy to peel cloves. The flavor is good and it has a long storage life. It's one of our favorites for using raw or only slightly cooked - absolutely amazing in Bruschetta!

German Red (rocombole hardneck variety) This variety has done well for us from the beginning. It has large cloves and is easily peeled. The flavor is hot and spicy. It is from old time gardeners of German descent in Idaho. Averages about 6 to 9 cloves per bulb.

German Red (rocombole hardneck variety) This variety has done well for us from the beginning. It has large cloves and is easily peeled. The flavor is hot and spicy. It is from old time gardeners of German descent in Idaho. Averages about 6 to 9 cloves per bulb.

German Red (rocombole hardneck variety) This variety has done well for us from the beginning. It has large cloves and is easily peeled. The flavor is hot and spicy. It is from old time gardeners of German descent in Idaho. Averages about 6 to 9 cloves per bulb.

(rocambole) A smaller garlic with a VERY hot taste. Originated in Slovakia. Averages 10 cloves per bulb.

(rocambole) A smaller garlic with a VERY hot taste. Originated in Slovakia. Averages 10 cloves per bulb.

Inchelium Red: (artichoke softneck variety) It is a large bulbed vigorous strain with several layers of cloves. In a 1990 taste test at Rodale kitchens this was a top rated softneck. Discovered on the Colville Indian Reservation, original source unknown. It has a mild but lingering flavor with a tingle. It can be used for making garlic braids. It has four or five layers of cloves with 8 to 20 total cloves possible per bulb.

Inchelium Red: (artichoke softneck variety) It is a large bulbed vigorous strain with several layers of cloves. In a 1990 taste test at Rodale kitchens this was a top rated softneck. Discovered on the Colville Indian Reservation, original source unknown. It has a mild but lingering flavor with a tingle. It can be used for making garlic braids. It has four or five layers of cloves with 8 to 20 total cloves possible per bulb.

Inchelium Red: (artichoke softneck variety) It is a large bulbed vigorous strain with several layers of cloves. In a 1990 taste test at Rodale kitchens this was a top rated softneck. Discovered on the Colville Indian Reservation, original source unknown. It has a mild but lingering flavor with a tingle. It can be used for making garlic braids. It has four or five layers of cloves with 8 to 20 total cloves possible per bulb.

(softneck variety) This was shared with us by a friend and this is our first year of growing it and it seems like a keeper. It’s said to have an extra tight wrapper which makes it good for storage as well as nice fat cloves. It’s supposed to be a good one for braiding. Averages about 7 cloves per bulb.

(softneck variety) This was shared with us by a friend and this is our first year of growing it and it seems like a keeper. It’s said to have an extra tight wrapper which makes it good for storage as well as nice fat cloves. It’s supposed to be a good one for braiding. Averages about 7 cloves per bulb.

(softneck variety) This was shared with us by a friend and this is our first year of growing it and it seems like a keeper. It’s said to have an extra tight wrapper which makes it good for storage as well as nice fat cloves. It’s supposed to be a good one for braiding. Averages about 7 cloves per bulb.

(softneck variety) Pete Loiacono brought this garlic with him when he arrived from his homeland of Italy in 1912. Pete passed the seed from his garlic to family members and close friends and Nick Delforte has graciously shared it with us. Averages 11 cloves

(softneck variety) Pete Loiacono brought this garlic with him when he arrived from his homeland of Italy in 1912. Pete passed the seed from his garlic to family members and close friends and Nick Delforte has graciously shared it with us. Averages 11 cloves

(softneck variety) A smaller variety with some red streaking on the bulbs. It has a good true garlic flavor and has a long storage life typical of the softnecks. Averages 7 cloves per bulb.

Killarney Red (rocombole hardneck variety) This has been an incredible performer for us, we’ve really gotten some tremendous size from these bulbs and the flavor is outstanding. The bulbs are large and easy to peel making them a favorite in the kitchen. The original source of this variety is unknown. Averages about 10 cloves per bulb.

Killarney Red (rocombole hardneck variety) This has been an incredible performer for us, we’ve really gotten some tremendous size from these bulbs and the flavor is outstanding. The bulbs are large and easy to peel making them a favorite in the kitchen. The original source of this variety is unknown. Averages about 10 cloves per bulb.

Killarney Red (rocombole hardneck variety) This has been an incredible performer for us, we’ve really gotten some tremendous size from these bulbs and the flavor is outstanding. The bulbs are large and easy to peel making them a favorite in the kitchen. The original source of this variety is unknown. Averages about 10 cloves per bulb.

We will not have this variety for sale in 2008 as we are keeping it all to build up our seed stock. We should have plenty of it available in 2009. (porcelain) Great taste and very good for storage. It usually produces 4 to 5 streaked and lined cloves per bulb. Averages 8 cloves per bulb.

Leningrad (porcelain hardneck variety) This has consistently been a very good producer for us. The bulb and clove size is large and it’s a really good looking garlic. The flavor is great too, it’s described as hot and pungent with a lasting bite. It is originally Gatersleben #684. Averages about 5 cloves per bulb.

Leningrad (porcelain hardneck variety) This has consistently been a very good producer for us. The bulb and clove size is large and it’s a really good looking garlic. The flavor is great too, it’s described as hot and pungent with a lasting bite. It is originally Gatersleben #684. Averages about 5 cloves per bulb.

(rocambole) This was shared with us by our friend Martin, thus the name. It’s been grown in Wisconsin since the early 1980’s and the original source is unknown. It is positively the largest, prettiest garlic we’ve ever grown with it’s blue and purple striping on the skins. And, it’s as tasty as it is pretty. Averages about 10 cloves.

(rocambole) This was shared with us by our friend Martin, thus the name. It’s been grown in Wisconsin since the early 1980’s and the original source is unknown. It is positively the largest, prettiest garlic we’ve ever grown with it’s blue and purple striping on the skins. And, it’s as tasty as it is pretty. Averages about 10 cloves.

(rocambole) This strain is said to produce consistently extra large bulbs. Full rich garlic flavor. Averages 8 to 10 tight cloves per bulb.

(porcelain hardneck variety) The flavor is good, sweet and pungent, very hot when eaten raw. It is an Italian variety brought back to Canada by Al Music in the 1980s from his homeland. Averages about 5 cloves per bulb.

(porcelain hardneck variety) The flavor is good, sweet and pungent, very hot when eaten raw. It is an Italian variety brought back to Canada by Al Music in the 1980s from his homeland. Averages about 5 cloves per bulb.

(rocambole) Extremely robust Rocambole from Great Lakes region of Canada. aka Puslinch. Averages 8 cloves per bulb.

Pennsylvania Dutch (porcelain hardneck variety) It is a very hot spicy garlic. It produces nice sized bulbs and cloves. Averages about 5 to 6 cloves per bulb.

Pennsylvania Dutch (porcelain hardneck variety) It is a very hot spicy garlic. It produces nice sized bulbs and cloves. Averages about 5 to 6 cloves per bulb.

Pennsylvania Dutch (porcelain hardneck variety) It is a very hot spicy garlic. It produces nice sized bulbs and cloves. Averages about 5 to 6 cloves per bulb.

(porcelain hardneck variety) This variety seems quite similar to Music and produces many large bulbs although the skins covering the cloves often have a pink color to them. Averages 5 cloves per bulb. We will add a photo from the 2008 harvest soon.

(porcelain hardneck variety) This variety seems quite similar to Music and produces many large bulbs although the skins covering the cloves often have a pink color to them. Averages 5 cloves per bulb. We will add a photo from the 2008 harvest soon.

(porcelain hardneck variety) This variety seems quite similar to Music and produces many large bulbs although the skins covering the cloves often have a pink color to them. Averages 5 cloves per bulb. We will add a photo from the 2008 harvest soon.

Purple Glazer (purple stripe hardneck variety) This has been a great performer for us – that is when we have kept it weeded. This is one variety that we can say from personal experience does not like competition from weeds. It is also one of our personal favorites for flavor and is our favorite garlic for making fresh pesto. It was originally known as Mchadidzhvari #1 from Republic of Georgia. Averages about 10 cloves per bulb.

Purple Glazer (purple stripe hardneck variety) This has been a great performer for us – that is when we have kept it weeded. This is one variety that we can say from personal experience does not like competition from weeds. It is also one of our personal favorites for flavor and is our favorite garlic for making fresh pesto. It was originally known as Mchadidzhvari #1 from Republic of Georgia. Averages about 10 cloves per bulb.

Purple Glazer (purple stripe hardneck variety) This has been a great performer for us – that is when we have kept it weeded. This is one variety that we can say from personal experience does not like competition from weeds. It is also one of our personal favorites for flavor and is our favorite garlic for making fresh pesto. It was originally known as Mchadidzhvari #1 from Republic of Georgia. Averages about 10 cloves per bulb.

(unknown hardneck variety) Originally a variety from Denmark, it’s said to be the largest bulb sized variety grown there. This was our first year growing it and we are very impressed with it so far. Averages 6 cloves per bulb.

(unknown hardneck variety) Originally a variety from Denmark, it’s said to be the largest bulb sized variety grown there. This was our first year growing it and we are very impressed with it so far. Averages 6 cloves per bulb.

(unknown hardneck variety) Originally a variety from Denmark, it’s said to be the largest bulb sized variety grown there. This was our first year growing it and we are very impressed with it so far. Averages 6 cloves per bulb.

(Turban artichoke softneck variety) This is said to mature slightly later than other Turbans and store longer. It is exceptionally fragrant, sweet and a little spicy baked. It starts hot raw and continues to build. Originally from Nimarazeni in Republic of Georgia. Averages 6 cloves per bulb.

Red Toch (artichoke softneck variety) This is a popular variety that was first collected in Rep. of Georgia near the town of Tochliavri. Clove wrappers are streaked with red and pink. Averages about 7 cloves per bulb.

Red Toch (artichoke softneck variety) This is a popular variety that was first collected in Rep. of Georgia near the town of Tochliavri. Clove wrappers are streaked with red and pink. Averages about 7 cloves per bulb.

Red Toch (artichoke softneck variety) This is a popular variety that was first collected in Rep. of Georgia near the town of Tochliavri. Clove wrappers are streaked with red and pink. Averages about 7 cloves per bulb.

Romanian Red (porcelain hardneck variety) This has been another good variety for us however it is one that does not like competition from weeds. Bulb size will be noticeably reduced if you lose control of the weeding around this variety. It is strong and pungent with a long lasting bite and is very good for storage. Averages 4 to 5 cloves per bulb.

Romanian Red (porcelain hardneck variety) This has been another good variety for us however it is one that does not like competition from weeds. Bulb size will be noticeably reduced if you lose control of the weeding around this variety. It is strong and pungent with a long lasting bite and is very good for storage. Averages 4 to 5 cloves per bulb.

Romanian Red (porcelain hardneck variety) This has been another good variety for us however it is one that does not like competition from weeds. Bulb size will be noticeably reduced if you lose control of the weeding around this variety. It is strong and pungent with a long lasting bite and is very good for storage. Averages 4 to 5 cloves per bulb.

Rosewood (porcelain hardneck variety) Big gorgeous bulbs and fat cloves. It’s definitely a keeper now that it’s adjusted to it’s Wisconsin home. It’s another long storing garlic. It originated in the USSR. Raw it has initial taste that mellows to a pleasing garlicky finish. Averages 4 cloves per bulb.

Rosewood (porcelain hardneck variety) Big gorgeous bulbs and fat cloves. It’s definitely a keeper now that it’s adjusted to it’s Wisconsin home. It’s another long storing garlic. It originated in the USSR. Raw it has initial taste that mellows to a pleasing garlicky finish. Averages 4 cloves per bulb.

Russian Red (rocombole hardneck variety) This is another variety that has done very well for us. It has a strong garlic flavor and has a warm sweet aftertaste. It is a NW heirloom brought to British Columbia by Doukhobor immigrants from Russia in early 1900's. Averages about 4 cloves per bulb.

Russian Red (rocombole hardneck variety) This is another variety that has done very well for us. It has a strong garlic flavor and has a warm sweet aftertaste. It is a NW heirloom brought to British Columbia by Doukhobor immigrants from Russia in early 1900's. Averages about 4 cloves per bulb.