Shhhh....top secret....don't tell Mike this is a surprise! For Christmas Mike wanted a photo calendar so rather than going out and buying any old calendar I created a garlic calendar for him using some random garlic photos taken around the farm. A few people have asked about getting a copy so I made it publicly available. The link to see it and purchase it if you're so inclined is listed below. I created it at an online print-on-demand self-publishing site so you'd be dealing with them for the purchase - be sure to check their main site for their current promo discount code if you do order. If you click on "preview" once you're on the site you can take a peek for free. Just copy and paste this URL into your browser to see it; it takes you to Lulu. http://www.lulu.com/content/lulustudio-calendar/12-months-of-garlic-by-wegrowgarliccom/7985570 The publisher must have liked it because they made it available on Amazon so you can also search for it there. The official title is: "12 Months of Garlic by wegrowgarlic.com" Update - Mike loves his calendar and was surprised!

We are a bit unique in that we sell our garlic by the bulb according to the size rather than by the pound. Our prices are adjusted to be about $12 per pound based on weights we’ve observed over the years. Here are a few tips for using our online catalog. Click on the arrow in the drop down box to highlight the size bulb you'd like and then click on the "buy" button; that takes you to the shopping cart where you can change the quantity of bulbs by entering the quantity you’d like and clicking on “update cart.” At the end of the checkout process please remember to click on the “confirm order” button or your order will not be received. You will receive an automatic confirmation email almost immediately when your order is successfully placed. If you do not receive it then chances are that you missed the “confirm order” button or entered an incorrect email address. We will request payment after we calculate shipping charges. Often we can save you money by using flat rate boxes rather than an automatically calculated rate. Larger orders can also be sent UPS if you prefer. If you have any problems using the catalog please email us and we’ll help you out. Garlic is our hobby so we don’t have a staff available for immediate assistance but we will reply within 24 hours.

Amish Rocambole (Rocambole) An Amish heirloom variety originally from Wisconsin. Produces nice large good looking bulbs with rosy pink and brown stripes on the bulb wrapper. We can hardly wait to taste this one, we've heard it's great. Averages 9 cloves per bulb. New for us in 2009, we should have some available this year.

Armenian (Porcelain) This very popular and large cloved. Originally from Silva Baghdassarian in the Armenian village of Hadrut Karabagh near the Azerbaijan border. Averages 4 cloves per bulb. New for us in 2009 and we are impressed with it's performance the first year; unfortunately we won't have any of this variety available for sale until 2010 as we are keeping it all for seed stock this year.

(Asiatic artichoke hardneck variety) This variety has been a great performer. It’s a variety originally from South Korea and is positively wonderful in baked dishes; it's our favorite garlic for lasagna. 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. We've had great luck with long storage with this variety with some bulbs lasting through April. Averages 11 cloves per bulb.

(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.

Belarus (Marbled Purple Stripe) The plants have dark green foliage. It is one of the first Purple Stripes to emerge. Mild Flavor. Averages 7 cloves per bulb. New to us for 2009, it very well for us this year so it's a keeper.

Bogatyr (Marbled Purple Stripe) A garlic with few cloves, with dark purple/brown clove colors. The flower stalks are sometimes red tinged. It’s said to be the longest storing of the marbled purple stripes. Originally from Moscow. Averages 4 cloves per bulb. This was a new variety for us in 2009 and it seems to like Wisconsin.

Brown Saxon (Rocambole) This is a unique Rocambole with large brown cloves; harvests late. Double cloves are rare. A strong character and a great storing qualities. Originally from the Republic of Georgia; Gatersleben #K 7116. Averages 7 cloves per bulb. New to us in 2009, we do have a very limited quantity available this year as we're increasing our seed stock.

(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 a strong initial bite that mellows to a very pleasing smooth garlicky finish. Originally from Moldova. Averages about 4 to 5 cloves per bulb.

Brown Vesper (Marbled Purple Stripe) Originally an old R81, from the former USSR. It is mild and sweet, almost fruity when baked; hot and spicy raw. Averages 6 cloves per bulb. A new one for us in 2009, we may still have a very few bulbs of this available.

Bzenc (Marbled Purple Stripe) aka Bzenec Originally from the Czech collection of New York grower Dr. Boris Andrst. This one retains garlic flavor when baked. It’s very spicy raw with the heat building quickly. Averages 7 cloves per bulb. This is a new variety for us in 2009 and it seems to have done well in our climate.

(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. Originally from the village of Chamiskuri, Chobi Province, Megrelien Region, Republic of Georgia. Gatersleben #K 6035. Averages 13 cloves per bulb.

(standard purple stripe hardneck variety) aka Shvelisi 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. At our house we've observed a fantastic storage life with this hardneck, typically lasting well through April and into May. Originally from Shvelisi, Republic of Georgia. Averages about 8 cloves per bulb.

China Stripe (Turban) Delicate purple stripes adorn this attractive bulb. Mild flavor. Originally from a market in SE China. Averages 7 cloves per bulb. This is another new variety for us in 2009 and we were pleased with it's first year performance for us.

(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.

Chrysalis Purple Garlic (hardneck) aka GSF #79 Originally from Chrysalis Farm in Viroqua, WI. It''s said to be a dependable variety with large heads and easy-to-peel cloves. Eaten raw it has an immediate tingle that makes you expect some real heat however it doesn't get very hot at all. The tingle lasts a long time with this one. We'd call it more of a medium on the heat scale - it's a great one if you like the tingle but not the extreme heat. The initial garlic flavor is mild but it slowly builds in your mouth and lasts for awhile. Cooked, we think the flavor is really outstanding. The garlic flavor intensifies with cooking and it retains just a tiny hint of a tingle. We think it's amazing roasted and it makes some of the best garlic mashed potatoes we've ever had! It is one of the first that we plant in the fall and one of the last to be harvested. 6-10 cloves per bulb.

Czechland Race (Rocambole hardneck) An early emerging Rocambole. Mild when baked with the flavor slowly developing into an assertive, but pleasant taste. Raw it's described as hot with a sharp zap and a lingering flavor. Averages 9 cloves per bulb. This is a new variety for us in 2009, and it performed well enough that we have a limited quantity available this year. We will have more of this one in 2010.

Mike thanks everyone who helped him move back into the house before winter; he was getting a bit tired of camping! (porcelain variety) New for 2009 – and hopefully a 2009 exclusive! It seems that a certain gentleman garlic farmer who shall remain nameless (see photo) caused a little mix up of all of the Georgian Crystal with a portion of the German Porcelain during harvest. So the 2009 exclusive Doghouse Garlic is a mix of those two wonderful varieties. This un-named gentleman garlic farmer will be doing a lot of camping this year until the Dog House Garlic variety is sold (hence the name) so if you’d like to help him move back indoors before winter in Wisconsin hits or if you’re up for a good garlic mystery this is the variety for you. Here are some clues as to which may be which: the German Porcelain are typically the larger bulbs of the two with more cloves per bulb with a more rounded bottom and taller more pointy cloves. The Georgian Crystal has fewer shorter fatter cloves with more of an angular shape to the bottom often forming almost a square or pentagon when looking at the bottom of the bulb. The outer bulb wrappers on the German Porcelain are usually a little brighter white and the German Porcelain is a taller plant for us. Yes, we probably could have tried guessing which is which with some degree of accuracy but if there’s a mix up anywhere, we refuse to put a name on it – other than Dog House Garlic of course! This is a really great one to choose if you're overwhelmed by the choices and just want some good garlic. They're both on our list of personal favorites.

(turban variety) 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.

Early Portugese (Turban) An early maturing variety. The bulb wrapper is lightly striped. It has a sweet taste with a hint of heat. Averages 7 cloves per bulb. This was a new one for us in 2009 and it did very well for us.

Elmer’s Topset (Porcelain) An old heirloom type originally obtained from a small market gardener in Cherry Valley NY. Averages 4 huge cloves per bulb. A new one we're growing in 2009 but we won't have any extra available until 2010 as we're saving it all for seed. It did very well for us in it's first year here.

(hardneck, marbled purple stripe variety) We were formerly calling this Red Estonian but after conferring with the original source in Denmark the proper English version of the name has been decided to be Estonian Red. We are very impressed with this one. It produces large bulbs and has a very nice smooth pleasing garlic flavor to it. Eaten raw it has an initial tingle on the tongue that mellows quickly. This is our favorite garlic for shrimp scampi. It was originally discovered by by a Danish seed saver in market in Tallinn, Estonia, and is also known as Estisk Rød or Red Estisk in Denmark. It's said to be the largest variety of garlic bulbs grown in Denmark. It has a very good storage life for a hardneck, we have it available in our kitchen through April. Averages 6 cloves per bulb.

Fireball (hardneck) Spicy flavor, originally from Poland, 7 or 8 plump red skinned cloves in a purple bulb wrapper for which it is named. It is said to be a great one for seasoning soups and meats. New for us in 2009 and we do have a limited amount available but we will have more available in 2010 as we are increased our planting of this one.

(porcelain variety) Originally from East Germany. Gatersleben #ALL 264. An exceptionally versatile garlic. Excellent baked flavor without being too hot raw. Averages 6 cloves per bulb.

(softneck - seems to be a silverskin variety) 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.

George (Rocambole) An old heirloom garlic from Detroit Lakes, MN. The bulb wrappers have the most interesting pattern of purple speckles on them; it’s a really pretty garlic. It’s another one we can hardly wait to taste! Averages 7 cloves per bulb. A new one for us for 2009 and we only have a few extra bulbs to share. It has really impressed us with bulb size this year, we may have some huge ones available in 2010 if all goes well.

(porcelain hardneck variety) Not available in 2009 - please see Dog House Garlic for the full story. We do have new seed stock on the way for the 2010 harvest so it will be back again next year. 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 Fire (Porcelain hardneck) Similar to Georgian Crystal except averages 5 to 8 cloves per bulb. A raw taste is strong with a pleasant hotness. A good salsa garlic or salad warmer. (AKA Cichisdzhvari #4) This was a new variety for us in 2009 and it impressed us enough to decide to plant more of it for the 2010 harvest.

German Extra Hardy (hardneck) This porcelain isn't too hot, makes 4-5 very large cloves per bulb. Averages 4 cloves per bulb. New for us for 2009; it did fantastic for us and all our stock went back into seed for next year so it will be 2010 before we have any available.

(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 Mountain (Rocambole) This one is also said to be known as New York White. (Although it is definitely different than the softneck variety that we grow as New York White) Very nice size bulbs. Averages 8 cloves per bulb. It was new to us in 2009 and it did well for us so we've kept the large ones for seed to increase next year's crop.

(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! Note: This German Porcelain was hung safely away to dry before the Dog House Garlic incident. (see Dog House Garlic for the full story)

(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 at first and mellows quickly. The most amazing thing we've found with this garlic is that it's so full of flavor but yet there is no garlic after taste to it. It's one you won't be tasting for hours afterwards even if eaten raw. 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 that will leave your mouth tingling for awhile. We also think it has a slight underlying nutty flavor to it. We really like this one, it's a great one to use in salsa. Originated in Slovakia. Averages 10 cloves per bulb.

(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) 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. We think it has a good mild fresh garlic flavor with a combination of salty and sweet coming to mind when we taste it; it's quite unique and good. 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.

Japanese (Asiatic) A very unique strain, similar to Elephant Garlic in appearance. Plants form bulbil capsules to 20 inches in length. Giannangelo Farms obtained this rare garlic from an elderly Japanese farmer in Western Washington. Averages 5 to 7 cloves per bulb. A new one for us in 2009, it really impressed us with it's first years performance.

Kazakhstan (hardneck) Early season. Proudly bearing the name of its homeland, Kazakhstan belongs to a group of older varieties from which commercial garlics have probably originated. The sturdy, tall plants are said to mature 3-4 weeks earlier than mid-season varieties like Music however we did not observe that here, it seemed to be on schedule with Music at our farm. Averages 6 cloves per bulb. New to us in 2009, we do have a very limited amount available this year and will have much more in 2010.

Kettle River Giant (Artichoke) This artichoke softneck can grow quite large, up to four inches at times. It has been a long time heirloom garlic grown in the Pacific Northwest. Cold winters are not a problem. The wrappers are a beige-white with pink overtones. Being a softneck, it also stores quite well. It has a medium heat and a rich taste, not unlike some hardnecks. Produces 8 to 15 cloves per bulb. New to us for 2009, it really impressed us with it's size for the first year here in Wisconsin. Normally it will take a couple of years for a garlic to adapt to our climate however this one produced some really impressive huge bulbs that we're using for seed for next years crop. We can hardly wait to see what it does next year!

Khabar (Marbled Purple Stripe) This garlic is mild and creamy baked, good in mashed potatoes. It has a nice flavor raw with heat easing into a burst of flavor. Originally collected from Kharbarofsk, Siberia. Averages 6 cloves per bulb. New to us in 2009, it really did well for it's first year here. We tasted one during harvest and were very impressed with the flavor - to us it had a very very mild initial tingle with a hint of sweetness followed by a very pleasing mild garlic flavor and as a bonus, it didn't have any lingering aftertaste. We really look forward to eating more of this one.

(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.

Korean Mountain (Asiatic) Really beautiful bulbs with very large cloves. Full flavor with an extra hot initial burst. Averages 5 cloves per bulb. New to us in 2009, we may have a very limited quantity available this year if it does well for us.

Krasnodar Red (Rocambole) A hardneck from Krasnodar Russia near the Black Sea. Medium to large bulbs. Cloves are tan with hint of red. Hotter taste than Krasnodar White. Averages 7 cloves per bulb. New for us in 2009, we are so impressed with it that we're keeping it all for seed and will have this one available in 2010.

Krasnodar White (Porcelain) Nice garlic taste, not too hot. From southern Russia near the Black Sea. Averages 4 cloves per bulb. A new one for us for 2009 and it did very well however we won't have any available for sale until 2010 as we're building our seed stock of this variety this year.

Kuty (Rocambole) A smaller clove garlic with a wonderful and HOT taste. This little guy will fool you. Original strain from Slovakia. Averages 8 to 10 cloves. It's a new for us in 2009.

Kyjev (Porcelain) Originally from the Czech collection of New York grower Dr. Boris Andrst. Averages 4 cloves per bulb. New to us in 2009, we may have a very limited quantity available this year if it likes Wisconsin and does well for us.

(porcelain) Great taste and very good for storage. Eaten raw it is immediately flaming HOT! The heat fades quickly though - as fast as you can reach for a drink it stops instantly. (it's kind of fun actually) It has a really good garlic flavor with a nice mild aftertaste. Cooked, it holds it's flavor very well and we'd call it medium strength - not too hot or overpowering, just a great flavor. It usually produces 4 to 5 streaked and lined cloves per bulb. Averages 8 cloves per bulb.

(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 and was originally collected near Leningrad in far western Russia. Averages about 5 cloves per bulb.

Lorz Italian (artichoke) aka Lorz An old heirloom variety, the Lorz family brought this plant to Washington State's Columbia River Basin in the early 1900s from their home in Italy. It isn't too hot, a bit spicy, warm and rich. Definitely smoother than a hardneck. Averages 15 cloves per bulb. This was new for us in 2009 and it did very well for us in it's first year.

Lotus (Turban Strain) This one retains some heat baked. Raw, the hotness stays with you. Originally from a market in SE China. Averages 7 cloves per bulb. This is a new one for us in 2009, if it likes Wisconsin we should have some available this year.

(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.

Merrifield Rocambole (rocambole) A Hardneck with a flavor all its own. Crisp. Averages 7 cloves per bulb. New for us for 2009, we only have a very limited quantity available this year as most of it went back for our use as seed for next year.

Metechi (Marbled Purple Stripe) The plants are more upright and broader leafed than others and has large bulbil capsule and bulbils. The bulbs are nicely colored and very firm. Cloves are few, but large and fat, with blushed and lined skins that are thick. Long storing. Raw it tastes fiery but with a nice finish. Averages 6 cloves per bulb. New to us in 2009, we were very impressed with how it did for us in it's first year.

Montana Carlos (hardneck) A nice light pink color with a hot start that mellows out. Good in soups on those cold days. Stores well. Averages 7 cloves per bulb. New to us for 2009 and it did very well, it's a keeper.

(rocambole) This strain is said to produce consistently extra large bulbs. Full rich garlic flavor. Eaten raw, it's mild at first bite with a good fresh garlic flavor to it and then it develops a sudden burst of medium heat that dissipates just as quickly as it appeared. (it's actually kind of fun to bite into a clove of this one just to experience it) It has a decent storage life for a hardneck lasting through March for us in our kitchen with the same juicy burst of cutting into a freshly harvested clove of garlic. 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.

New York White (Softneck) A great garlic for braiding. This is a traditional favorite with New York's Italian market gardeners, who often call it "Polish White." The skin has a purple blush. It is said to be substantially more winter-hardy and more productive and disease resistant in the North and East. Averages 6 cloves per bulb. This was our first year with this one so we only have a very limited quantity available this year. It produced some nice sized bulbs for next year's planting so we should have some really nice ones available in 2010.

Nootka Rose (Silverskin) Nootka Rose is a beautiful bulb, silky smooth skins with some pink blush on outer cloves. Great flavor for a softneck variety. It has a long shelf life and makes for a great looking braid. Originated at Nootka Rose Farm on Waldron Island in the San Juan islands of Puget Sound, Washington. Averages 15 cloves per bulb. Another new one for us for 2009, we should have it available this year.

Northern White (Porcelain) A very easy-to-grow hardneck garlic producing large bulbs with fat elongated cloves. The full-bodied spicy flavor makes it superb for roasting. Easy to peel. Stores well. Averages 6 cloves per bulb. Another new one for us for 2009, we have a very limited amount of this one available this year. More will be available in 2010.

(rocambole) Extremely robust Rocambole from Great Lakes region of Canada. aka Puslinch. It has a robust flavor with a bit of lingering heat to warm it up a bit. It has a good storage life for a hardneck variety, lasting into March and April in our kitchen. Averages 8 cloves per bulb.

Ontario Purple Trillium (Rocambole) Said to be an early maturing garlic, it’s supposed to be one of the first ready for harvest each year. It was ready for harvest about the same time as the rest of our garlic here in Wisconsin however. It’s said to be quite hot and “pack a ferocious punch” and also described as “a veritable garlic inferno.” We’re quite anxious to see if it lives up to its description! 8 to 12 cloves per bulb. A new one for us for 2009, we were impressed with it and have increased the number for planing for the 2010 harvest.

(porcelain hardneck variety) It is a very hot spicy garlic; eaten raw it's almost eye watering, fire-breathing hot! Don't worry though, the burn doesn't linger long enough to become annoying so don't be afraid to try it. This one really has some great flavor to it and is great for use in salsa. It produces nice sized bulbs with easy to peel cloves. It's a hardneck that has a great storage life lasting well through April and beyond for us in our kitchen. Averages about 5 to 6 cloves per bulb.

Persian Star (Standard Purple Stripe) This one has some vivid clove colors. The outer bulb wrapper is sometimes smooth white but the inner wrappers are purple streaked. It has red-tipped cloves with marbled streaks on a whitish or yellow-brown back ground. It has a very pleasant flavor with a mild spicy zing. Originally from a Samarkand, Uzbekistan bazaar in the late 1980's. Averages 7 cloves per bulb. New to us in 2009 and it performed well.

Pescadero Red (Creole) Beautiful, symmetrical bulbs with brilliant color cloves. They say Creoles typically don’t like a cold climate but we’re giving this one a shot and keeping our fingers crossed that we can get it to adapt to life in Wisconsin, so far, so good, we believe there is hope as we got some nice sized bulbs to use for seed for our 2010 harvest. Averages 7 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.

Pitarelli (Rocambole) Good yielding and resistant to bottom rot. Averages 7 cloves per bulb. This was a new one for us in 2009 and it shows some promise of being a good one.

(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.

Pyong Vang (Asiatic) aka Gatersleben #K 7041 Originally from Pyongyang, North Korea. It forms a 7 to 10-inch beak on bulbil capsule. The cloves are light brown with a rosy purple blush and elongated tips. The bulbs are blushed and purplish striped. It has a light pleasant flavor with mild heat raw. Said to be longer storing than most Asiatics. 6 to 8 cloves per bulb. This is our first year with this one and it produced some really nice bulbs. It's another keeper.

Red Grain (Standard Purple Stripe) This is said to be a good performer and grows to a good size bulb. Originally from Chichisdzhvari, Republic of Georgia. Averages 8 cloves per bulb. This was new to us in 2009 and it doesn't seem to mind our cold climate.

(Turban artichoke softneck variety) This is said to mature slightly later than other Turbans and stores longer; it lasts at least through April for us at our house. 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 Rezan (Glazed Purple Stripe) aka Rezan The bulb color is a dark glazed purple with a tinge of gold. Strong lasting flavor, but not hot and no aftertaste. Originally from south Moscow (Republic Of Russia). Averages 7 cloves per bulb. A new one for us for 2009, it produced some nice bulbs in it's first year here.

(artichoke softneck variety) aka Tochliavri, Russian Red Toch, Tochliaupi, or Tochliauri 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.

(porcelain hardneck variety) aka Red Elephant Garlic 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 has large easy to peel cloves so it's a favorite in the kitchen. Eaten raw it has a strong garlic flavor with a mild initial tingle, the garlic flavor lingers and sweetens in your mouth and ends with a nutty flavor. It is very good for storage for a hardneck variety. Averages 4 to 5 cloves per bulb.

Rose du Var (Silverskin) Originally from France, it was originally imported for commercial testing in California. It is sometimes very hot in taste. An attractive bulb and cloves with nice reddish colors. Averages 7 cloves per bulb. This was another new one for us in 2009, we're anxious to taste it.

(porcelain hardneck variety) Big gorgeous bulbs and fat easy to peel cloves. It’s definitely a keeper now that it’s adjusted to it’s Wisconsin home. It’s a fantastically long storing garlic for a hardneck; it can be counted on to last almost until the next harvest is in for us. Eaten raw, it has a good solid garlic flavor to it with just a hint of a tingle without being too hot or overpowering and it mellows to a very pleasing garlic finish. It's a good one to try if you want to experience the flavor of some of the hot garlics without having to endure the heat. It originated in Moldova. Averages 4 cloves per bulb.

(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.

(hardneck variety - looks like a rocambole to us) An old Wisconsin heirloom variety, this variety is originally from Schumacher Farm near Waunakee, WI - an early 1900's homestead that is now a county park that actively teaches people about rural life in the 1920's and 30's as a living history museum complete with heirloom gardens. Nice big bulbs and cloves and good flavor. Biting into a raw clove reminds you of biting into a fresh juicy apple. First impressions are fresh, crisp, and slightly sweet, then a tiny bit of heat builds and quickly dissipates leaving a nice mild fresh garlic flavor in your mouth that doesn't linger longer than you want it to. Averages about 8 cloves per bulb.

(Turban hardneck artichoke variety) From China's Shandung Province via G. Czarnecki. Maintains good garlic flavor baked. Raw, it's fast acting and flaming hot for an instant and then it quickly fades leaving a really nice mild garlic flavor with just a slight hint of sweetness. It definitely has a nice initial kick to it but it's not one to be afraid of. The garlic aftertaste doesn't linger longer than you want it to either. Averages 6 to 7 cloves.

Shatili (Purple Stripe) A popular strain now with its classic and beautiful Purple Stripe character. From Rep. of Georgia. Good bulb size. Averages 7 cloves per bulb. This was a new variety for us in 2009 and we were impressed with it's performance.

(purple stripe hardneck variety) This too has been a great garlic for us. The bulbs and cloves have been consistently large. It has a good flavor but is not overpowering. It is said to have been originally secured by fishermen trading green leafy vegetables with poor peasants in the village in Kamchatka, Siberia, who grew only root crops. Averages about 7 cloves per bulb.

Sicilian Silver (Silverskin) Mild flavor not too hot. Full complex garlic raw mild then watch out. Averages 15 cloves per bulb.

Silver Rose (Silverskin) A bulb that looks and tastes very similar to Nootka only bigger. Silver Rose packs a little heat but not extreme, very clean with little after taste. Averages 20 cloves per bulb. Another new one for us for 2009 and it did great for us.

(Silverskin softneck variety) Originally a California strain. Very productive. When grown in northern climates it tastes sharp when eaten raw. Most popular garlic for making garlic braids. We always keep some of this on hand in the kitchen because it will store for us until the next year's garlic harvest is ready and the flavor is good too. Averages about 19 cloves per bulb.

(artichoke softneck variety) aka Gatersleben #K 5878 This has become one of our favorite softneck varieties for cooking, it retains it's flavor well. The bulb size has been large and the flavor is very nice. It's a good one for making braids and it stores for us until the next year's garlic crop is ready so we are sure to always keep some for ourselves. Originally from village of Simoneti, west of Kutaisi, Terdzola Province, Imeretia Region, Republic of Georgia. Many layers of cloves with up to 20 cloves possible.

(hardneck variety) It was originally obtained in Slovenia by a fellow Wisconsinite in the 1980's and has passed from friend to friend until it's made it's way to us. It’s a fabulous producer of large easy to peel bulbs with big cloves and has very good garlic flavor with a little bit of a bite and a hint of a smoky flavor - we think it's an interesting flavor and quite different. It's quickly becoming a favorite cooking garlic with us. Averages about 7 cloves per bulb.

(rocombole hardneck variety) This garlic has taken off and has started producing some good sized bulbs for us. It’s flavor is good and is best described as being a “true” garlic flavor. It has had a fairly long storage life for a hardneck in our experience. Averages about 8 cloves per bulb, up to 12 on the larger bulbs.

St. Helens (Silverskin) Baked it has a subtle, nutty flavor. Hot raw. Originally an heirloom from Western WA. Averages 7 cloves per bulb. New for us in 2009 and it did well for us, however we won't have any available for sale until 2010 as we are increasing our seed stock this year.

Temptress Rocambole ( GSF 65 ) Introduced by the Garlic Seed Foundation. Said to be the most pungent of all the garlics. If you like strong, spicy and hot garlic then you have got to try this one. Sorry, I forgot to snap a photo of this variety and count the average number of cloves! Now that harvest is complete we will get that and update this variety. A new one for us for 2009 and it did well. We only have a very limited quantity available this year and will have more in 2010.

Thai Fire (Turban) This typical Turban was originally purchased at a Bangkok market. Clove skins are dark nut brown. It has a complex full flavor with rising heat level. Averages 7 cloves per bulb. New to us for 2009 and it did very well it's first year here. We'll be growing more of it for the 2010 harvest.

(artichoke variety) Originally a strain from France imported to California for commercial testing. Impressive, large long storing bulbs. Eaten raw there is an initial tingle on the tongue but no real heat and it ends with a slightly sweet flavor; the aftertaste does not linger too long. Holds up well to cooking and gives a nice light garlic flavor to cooked dishes without being too overpowering. Averages 11 cloves per bulb.

(artichoke softneck variety) It originated in a small village in the heart of the Transylvania Mountains and has nice plump cloves. It has a hot garlic flavor but not too hot. Eaten raw we would describe it as having an initial tingle on the tongue and a good crisp fresh garlic flavor with a very mild pleasant aftertaste that doesn't linger too terribly long. It smells incredible when cooking with it. It holds it's flavor well in cooked dishes and adds a nice fresh garlic flavor without being too overpowering and overwhelming the other ingredients. A good one for braids, the shape of the bulbs makes you think of a garlic necklace of folklore worn to repel the vampires. Averages about 7 to 9 cloves per small bulbs and 15+ for larger bulbs.

(Turban artichoke hardneck variety) It is said to be a really hot Turban from Shandong Province. This is a very pretty garlic and at our house it's a favorite one to use when making a stir fry type dish. Averages about 7 cloves per bulb, more for larger bulbs.

(glazed purple stripe) Beautiful deep purple bulbs originally from the Czech collection of New York grower, Dr. Boris Andrst. Averages 10 cloves per bulb.

(porcelain hardneck variety) Produces large bulbs and cloves. The flavor is good and it has a decent storage life for a hardneck variety. Averages about 4 cloves per bulb.

Xian (Turban) aka Xi'an, or Chinatown Xian Large cloved, attractively striped bulbs, very early maturing. Said to be a favorite of Chester Aaron, author of The Great Garlic Book. Averages 6 cloves per bulb. Another new one for us in 2009, we grew a limited quantity this year but we may still have a very few bulbs available.

(rocambole) A large bulbed, full flavored rocambole grown in Youghiogheny (yock uh gain ee) River valley in Pennsylvanian for over 85 years. Raw it has a fairly strong initial burn that fades really quickly to a strong garlic flavor that lingers in the mouth for about 10 minutes before slowly fading away. Not a sweet garlic but not bitter either, more middle of the road with a very slightly salty aftertaste. This one is a great choice for making garlic bread or using to flavor meatloaf or adding a little flavor to chili. Averages 8 cloves per bulb.

Yugoslavian (Rocambole hardneck) Copper veined and purple blotched bulbs. Deep green and vigorous plants. Matures a few days after Roja. Cloves are dark brown and doubles are common. It has a strong garlic aroma, initially hot and spicy garlic, but not overwhelming and then mellowing to a warm pleasant, sweet aftertaste. Averages 9 to 14 cloves per bulb. This is a new variety for us in 2009 and it did well for us this year.

Zemo (Porcelain) aka Gatersleben #K 6307 This is a large bulbed variety. The cloves are well streaked on back but soft brown-pink with lines on the inside. Raw the taste is strong and pleasant with no aftertaste. Originally from the village of Zemo Surebi in the upper Supsa valley at the edge of the Adzaro-Imeretinian mountains, Cochatauri Province, Guriya Region, Republic of Georgia. It has been praised by Cook's Illustrated magazine. Averages 4 to 5 cloves per bulb. New to us in 2009, if it does well we may have a very limited quantity available this year.