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: 1/4 or 1/2 pound each of 4 varieties of garlic. Please note that the hardneck garlic varieties included may vary depending on availability.  Each type represents a different facet of the garlic genome: Bangkok - Bangkok is a Turban type hardneck garlic. Wide and squat bulbs of turban types are a unique shape. Plump cloves are sheathed in pink inside violet wrapped bulbs and cloves are plump with pink wrappers. Turban types mature nearly one month earlier than Silverskin types. Spicy heat with an earthy flavor. This variety was adapted from a selection made at a market in Bangkok, Thailand in the early 2000's. (only available in the Garlic Sampler)Hardneck Turban variety. Originally acquired at a market in the Thai capital, as a small white bulb with pale cloves but after a few seasons of adaptation became a large Turban with typical fat pink cloves inside violet wrapped bulbs. Spicy! Only available through our Sampler. Chesnok - Purple Striped, Hardneck Type. In a prevalent Russian dialect, "Chesnok" means garlic, although this garlic originally hails from the village of Shvelisi in the Republic of Georgia.  It is an excellent producing, brilliant garlic. Long, crescent-shaped purple-hued cloves are covered by purple-striped bulb wrappers that glow with sparkles of golden glaze. Outstanding, uniquely spicy flavor raw. Holds flavor well when baked. Very long storing garlic. 8-12 cloves per bulb.  German White - Porcelain Hardneck Type. German White is a wonderful type that we have grown for nearly 20 years here. This is our favorite garlic on the farm here on account of its very 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.  Pyongyang  - Asiatic, Hardneck Type. Very pretty deep purple striping over white bulb wrappers with bronze to red cloves.  The cloves are tall and elongated and are easy to peel. Produces 4-8 large, easy to peel cloves per bulb. Raw Flavor is spicy and builds to a fiery intensity.  Baking and cooking mellows flavor to a nutty smoothness. The visual appeal, ease of peeling and robust flavor have endeared this variety to many growers who now treasure it as a favorite.  We also have the 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 Certified Organically Grown. SORRY BUT NO INTERNATIONAL ORDERS ON GARLIC * Free Shipping does not apply to Garlic Orders * Remember to check out our Garlic Growing tips ...

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Creole type Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth Donostia has a wonderful full bodied flavor and an exceptionally long storage capacity of 10-12 months! This is a very handsome, long storing Creole type was originally sourced from a market in Donostia, Euzkadi, aka San Sebastián, in the autonomous Basque region of Spain. Like all Creole garlic types, it is from Basque Country and not Louisiana. Creole type garlics are known to be adaptable and tolerant to adverse conditions. Originally from the Pyrenees Mountains with a hardiness zone of 7 and above. Zone 7 enjoys a temperate climate with average minimum winter temperatures ranging from 0°F to 5°F (-15.0°C to -17.7°C). In cold winter climates areas they tend to produce weak scapes and none at all in the south.   White bulb wrappers and deep pinkish-red clove wrappers surround 8-12 cloves. Very productive with bulbs up to 2 1/2" if provided ample fertility.  * About 60-70 cloves per pound SORRY BUT NO INTERNATIONAL ORDERS ON GARLIC * Free Shipping does not apply to Garlic Orders * Remember to check out our Garlic Growing tips in order to make the most of your growing opportunity: ...

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Artichoke Type, Softneck Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth Inchelium is lovely and mild-flavored - great either raw or baked. Pretty and productive a softneck originally cultivated by the Colville Confederated Tribes in Washington. As with most soft necks Inchelium stores very well for 6–9 months. Pretty purple coloring over white bulb wrappers conceal 12-15 large plump cloves. One of the most reliably producers of large bulbs.  This variety grows very well in our bioregion and was adapted as Applegate Red - a major part of the Siskiyou Purple lineage.  Flavor:  Full bodied and more mild than the hardnecks. Storage ability:  Inchelium will easily keep until April or May in a cool dark garage or shed. Cloves per pound: 100 cloves per pound or about 8-10 bulbs per pound Planting: One pound plants 25 row feet at one clove every 6".  SORRY BUT NO INTERNATIONAL ORDERS ON GARLIC * Free Shipping does not apply to Garlic Orders * Check out our Garlic Growing tips  Photos from: Wild Plum Farm (Montana) & Siskiyou Seeds  ...

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Porcelain, Hardneck type Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth This is a wonderful variety produces bulbs that 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 about 9 months - or until March or April in simple cool storage.  Another bonus of this variety is that it produces scapes, which are false flower stalks that can be used as a sort of green garlic (think bunching onions) in April and May.  It is best to break these scapes off as it helps make for larger bulbs instead of the plant putting its energy into making these false flowers that produce small bubils. Although this variety is a bit more difficult to grow than softneck varieties in so far as it is more sensitive to weed pressure and water inconsistency, it is such a joy to use in the kitchen that it's worth the extra effort.  It is remarkably productive and very rewarding to grow.  It is capable of growing to 3.5" in diameter with 5-8 large cloves per bulb. Music is probably the most productive harneck garlic capable of producing 13,000 pounds per acre!  Among the best for roasting! Flavor: Pleasant strong & sweet flavor with some heat that intensifies after some storage. Storage: Will easily keep until March or April  in a cool dark garage or shed. Cloves per bulb: 5-8 Cloves per pound: 35 - or about 4-5 heads/pound. Planting: One pound plants 20 row feet at one clove every 6". SORRY BUT NO INTERNATIONAL ORDERS ON GARLIC * Free Shipping does not apply to Garlic Orders * Remember to check out our Garlic Growing tips    ...

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Silverskin Type Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth A very pretty, long storing softneck silverskin type with several clove layers and wrappers which contributes to their long storage ability.  Fairly late maturing - typically one of our last to harvest in mid July in Oregon. Clean white wrappers with brilliant pink cloves.  Rich garlic flavor with low pungency.  8-14 cloves per bulb. Soft necks and long storage ability make this an exceptional variety for making garlic braids.  Flavor: Pleasant strong & sweet flavor with some heat that intensifies after some storage. Storage: Will easily keep until March or April  in a cool dark garage or shed. Cloves per bulb: 10-15 Cloves per pound: 100 - or about 5-7 heads/pound. Planting: One pound plants 440 row feet at one clove every 8-10". SORRY BUT NO INTERNATIONAL ORDERS ON GARLIC * Free Shipping does not apply to Garlic Orders * Remember to check out our Garlic Growing tips in order to make the most of your growing opportunity: https://www.siskiyouseeds.com/blogs/news/garlic-planting-tips...

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Purple Stripe, Hardneck Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth Zemo Mtsara aka Verchnyava Mcara is a purple stripe hardneck variety that came to us through Garlic Steward, Avram Drucker at Garlicana. This is the spiciest variety we grow!  White wrappers with vibrant reddish clove coloration and complex flavor characterize this cultivar from Abkhazia. Located NW of the Republic of Georgia. Zemo Mts’ara is the name of a village on the Upper Mts’ara River where this garlic originally obtained. “Verkhnaia” is Russian whereas “Zemo” is Georgian for “Upper”.  The Upper Mts’ara drains into the Aapsta River, the mouth of which is at Gudauta on the Black Sea.  Note: Minimum bulb size varies from 1.5"-1.75"...

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