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.

(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.

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.

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.

(softneck variety) 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) 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.

(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 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.

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) 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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

Schumacher (unknown hardneck variety) This variety is originally from Schumacher Farm near Waunakee, WI. Nice big bulbs and cloves and good flavor. Averages about 8 cloves per bulb.

(porcelain variety) From China's Shandung Province via G. Czarnecki. Maintains good garlic flavor baked. Raw it's fast acting and flaming hot. Averages 6 to 7 cloves.

Siberian (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 who grew only root crops. Averages about 7 cloves per bulb.

Silver White: (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. Averages about 19 cloves per bulb.

Simonetti (artichoke softneck variety) This is a relatively new variety for us and so far we’re impressed with it. The bulb size has been large and the flavor is very nice. It's another that is becoming a favorite with us for cooking with. Many layers of cloves with up to 20 cloves possible.

Slovenian (hardneck variety) This variety was shared with us by a friend and we’ve finally just learned the history of it. 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.

Spanish Roja (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. Averages about 8 cloves per bulb.

(artichoke variety) Commercial strain from France. Impressive, large long storing bulbs. Averages 11 cloves per bulb.

Transylvanian (artichoke softneck variety) It originated in the heart of the Transylvania Mountains and has nice plump cloves. It has a hot garlic flavor. Averages about 7 to 9 cloves per bulb.

(Turban artichoke softneck variety) It is said to be a really hot Turban from Shandong Province. Averages about 7 cloves per bulb.

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

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

(rocambole) A large bulbed, full flavored rocambole grown in Youghiogheny (yock uh gain ee) River valley in Pennsylvanian for over 85 years. Averages 8 cloves per bulb.