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 - 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.
German White: A 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.
Khabar - A rare marbled hard-neck variety from the Russian coast of Siberia, Khabarovsk. This variety was collected from Siberia by Alaskan grower Bob Ellis. Pretty purple blushed bulbs with reddish-bronze wrappers cover perfectly sized cloves. Flavor that starts mild with heat building in intensity. Late to mature, it has a good storage capacity and produces scapes during the early spring. Only available in Samplers.
Music - A Porcelain Hardneck 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.
They are all fairly distinct in their appearance, flavor and growth habit, so you will learn quite a bit about what growing garlic is all about.
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.
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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