Garlic Varieties

Compare 10 garlic cultivars. Find the perfect variety for your garden based on how you want to use them, growth habit, and days to maturity.

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California Early

California Early

240–260 days Heirloom / OP Softneck

Softneck artichoke type; large bulbs with 10-15 cloves; excellent for braiding.

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Chesnok Red

Chesnok Red

240–260 days Heirloom / OP Hardneck

Hardneck purple stripe; 8-12 cloves; one of the best baking garlics; stores 5-7 months.

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Elephant

Elephant

240–270 days Heirloom / OP

Allium ampeloprasum; very large mild bulbs up to 10cm; 4-6 huge cloves; not true garlic.

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Georgian Fire

Georgian Fire

240–270 days Heirloom / OP

Hardneck porcelain type; vibrant pink-purple cloves; complex hot flavour; good storage; AAS winner.

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German Extra Hardy

German Extra Hardy

240–270 days Heirloom / OP Hardneck

Hardneck porcelain; 4-6 large cloves; extremely cold hardy; stores 8-10 months.

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Inchelium Red

Inchelium Red

250–270 days Heirloom / OP Softneck

Softneck artichoke type; mild flavour; 1990 Rodale taste test winner.

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Music

Music

240–270 days Heirloom / OP Hardneck

Hardneck porcelain type; 4-6 large easy-peel cloves; stores up to 9 months.

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Purple Crest

Purple Crest

240–270 days Heirloom / OP

Hardneck rocambole type; easy to peel; mild flavour; good for fresh eating; excellent spring planting.

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Spanish Roja

Spanish Roja

210–250 days Heirloom / OP Hardneck

Hardneck rocambole; 6-11 tan cloves with reddish skin; rich true garlic flavour; stores 4-6 months.

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