Interested in growing garlic but can't settle on which variety? We'd love to introduce you into the wide world of garlic diversity with our garlic samplers. We offer a few different options: 1/2 pound or 1/4 pound each of 4 varieties of garlic for which we have limited quantities. Please note the garlic varieties included may change depending on availability.
Each type represents a different facet of the garlic genome:
Basque - Turban, Hardneck Type with flattened bulbs with purple striping from Basque Country in the in the autonomous province of Navarre (Nafarroa), Northern Spain. It has a quick heat when eaten raw, fading into an earthy finish. Here in Southern Oregon, where they are some of the first to emerge and earliest to mature, the scapes seldom have time to coil before the plants are ready to harvest meaning that the lack of fiber in the leaves, makes them are ideal for garlic greens pesto and well suited for early greens production.
German White - Porcelain, Hardneck Type. This is our favorite garlic on the farm here on account of its large cloves that peel easily. Bulbs are satin white over pink clove wrappers. Most bulbs will have only 4-6 cloves, saving time in the kitchen. Flavor is rich and bold with just the right amount of spiciness. Stores fairly well for a hardneck, lasting until March or April in simple cool storage. Another bonus of this variety is that it produces scapes (see photo), which are false flower stalks that can be used as a sort of green garlic (think bunching onions) in April and May.
Siskiyou Purple - Artichoke, Softneck Type. We have been growing, selecting and perfecting this beautiful softneck variety for over 20 years. This strain originated as 2 similar varieties: Lorz Italian & Applegate Red. After years of sorting it emerged as something new and unique, deserving a new name! Whereas some artichoke types can have up to 30 cloves, our strain usually has 8-15 cloves per bulb. This means less small inner cloves that are more difficult to deal with in the kitchen!
Sicilian - Artichoke Softneck Type. Prized for large, easy-to-peel cloves, mild savory flavor, and dependable yields. Adaptable across a wide range of climates, it is excellent for braiding and cures well for long storage—often lasting 8–9 months. A Mediterranean heirloom. Only available in our Garlic Sampler.
We also have the Hardneck Garlic Sampler available for extra variety, click the link to check it out!
1/4 Pound of Each (1 pound total)
1/2 pound of each (2 pounds total)
* All varieties are Organically Grown.
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