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  • Marbled Purple Striped Garlic, Khabar – 4 oz

    Jan 24, 2017

    MARBLED PURPLE STRIPED GARLIC, Khabar – Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon FULL SUN Native to south-central Asia, garlic was probably domesticated from a single variety, Allium longicuspis, thousands of years ago. Today the plant is grown on every continent except Antarctica. Marbled Purple Stripe, Khabar, was collected from Khabarofsk, Siberia by Alaskan grower, Bob Ellis. This garlic is mild and creamy baked, nice flavor raw finishing with a mild heat and burst of flavor. Garlic is best when planted in the fall, but can be planted in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked. If planting in the fall, plant 30 days before the ground freezes and mulch with straw or alfalfa hay if possible. Garlic must have some exposure to cold for several weeks

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  • Marbled Purple Striped Garlic, Pskem – 4 oz

    Jan 24, 2017

    MARBLED PURPLE STRIPED GARLIC, Pskem – Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon FULL SUN Native to south-central Asia, garlic was probably domesticated from a single variety, Allium longicuspis, thousands of years ago. Today the plant is grown on every continent except Antarctica. Marbled Purple Striped, Pskem was discovered by John Swenson in the Pskem River Valley of Uzbekistan. There are only 2-4 cloves per richly colored bulb. Garlic is best when planted in the fall, but can be planted in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked. If planting in the fall, plant 30 days before the ground freezes and mulch with straw or alfalfa hay if possible. Garlic must have some exposure to cold for several weeks or it will not bulb. Amend the soil

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  • Purple Striped Garlic, Persian Star – 4 oz

    Jan 24, 2017

    PURPLE STRIPED GARLIC, Persian Star – Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon FULL SUN Native to south-central Asia, garlic was probably domesticated from a single variety, Allium longicuspis, thousands of years ago. Today the plant is grown on every continent except Antarctica. Purple Striped, Persian Star is one of the prettiest of the garlics available. Buff brown cloves covered with vividly colored clove skin, purple streaked. Flavor is mildly spicy. Introduced into the US by John Swenson after he purchased the garlic at an Uzbekistan bazaar in Samarkand in the 1980’s. Garlic is best when planted in the fall, but can be planted in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked. If planting in the fall, plant 30 days before the ground freezes and mulch with

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  • Purple Striped Garlic, Chesnok Red – 4 oz

    Jan 24, 2017

    PURPLE STRIPED GARLIC, Chesnok Red – Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon FULL SUN Native to south-central Asia, garlic was probably domesticated from a single variety, Allium longicuspis, thousands of years ago. Today the plant is grown on every continent except Antarctica. Purple Stripe, Chesnok Red is from Shvelisi in the Republic of Georgia. This outstanding garlic is perhaps the most consistent of any of the varieties offered. The large bulbs average 9-10 cloves. Flavor is excellent. Garlic is best when planted in the fall, but can be planted in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked. If planting in the fall, plant 30 days before the ground freezes and mulch with straw or alfalfa hay if possible. Garlic must have some exposure to cold for

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  • Silverskin Garlic, Rose du Var – 4 oz

    Jan 24, 2017

    SILVERSKIN GARLIC, Rose Du Var – Allium sativum var. sativum FULL SUN Native to south-central Asia, garlic was probably domesticated from a single variety, Allium longicuspis, thousands of years ago. Today the plant is grown on every continent except Antarctica. Rose Du Var is from France. It can be quite hot in taste. The bulbs are small, but the cloves are larger than expected. Most bulbs and cloves have attractive reddish purple streaking. Garlic is best when planted in the fall, but can be planted in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked. If planting in the fall, plant 30 days before the ground freezes and mulch with straw or alfalfa hay if possible. Garlic must have some exposure to cold for several weeks

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  • Silverskin Garlic, Mild French – 4 oz

    Jan 24, 2017

    SILVERSKIN GARLIC, Mild French – Allium sativum var. sativum FULL SUN Native to south-central Asia, garlic was probably domesticated from a single variety, Allium longicuspis, thousands of years ago. Today the plant is grown on every continent except Antarctica. Mild French is one of the few garlic varieties that can withstand the heat of the Southeastern and Southwestern United States. It was introduced by the legendary seedhouse, Porter & Sons, of Stephenville, Texas (1912-1994). When grown in the north, the garlic becomes quite hot. This variety grows taller and matures earlier than most Silverskins. Garlic is best when planted in the fall, but can be planted in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked. If planting in the fall, plant 30 days before the

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  • Silverskin Garlic, Nootka Rose – 4 oz

    Jan 24, 2017

    SILVERSKIN GARLIC, Nootka Rose – Allium sativum var. sativum FULL SUN Native to south-central Asia, garlic was probably domesticated from a single variety, Allium longicuspis, thousands of years ago. Today the plant is grown on every continent except Antarctica. Nootka Rose is an old garlic variety from the San Juan Islands off the Washington Coast. Cloves are streaked red on a mahogany background. Delicious flavor. Garlic is best when planted in the fall, but can be planted in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked. If planting in the fall, plant 30 days before the ground freezes and mulch with straw or alfalfa hay if possible. Garlic must have some exposure to cold for several weeks or it will not bulb. Amend the soil

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  • Porcelain Garlic, Romanian Red

    Jan 24, 2017

    PORCELAIN GARLIC, Romanian Red – Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon FULL SUN Native to south-central Asia, garlic was probably domesticated from a single variety, Allium longicuspis, thousands of years ago. Today the plant is grown on every continent except Antarctica. Romanian Red was introduced into British Columbia from Romania. The huge cloves, 4-5 per bulb, have considerable heat and a healthy long lasting bite. Garlic is best when planted in the fall, but can be planted in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked. If planting in the fall, plant 30 days before the ground freezes and mulch with straw or alfalfa hay if possible. Garlic must have some exposure to cold for several weeks or it will not bulb. Amend the soil with potash

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  • Rocambole Garlic, Spanish Roja – 4 oz

    Jan 24, 2017

    ROCAMBOLE GARLIC, Spanish Roja - Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon FULL SUN Native to south-central Asia, garlic was probably domesticated from a single variety, Allium longicuspis, thousands of years ago. Today the plant is grown on every continent except Antarctica. Spanish Roja is also known as “Greek” or “Greek Blue”. This variety was brought to Portland, Oregon before 1900. Spanish Roja does not do well in mild winter climates. Its flavor is considered the standard by which all garlic is measured. Garlic is best when planted in the fall, but can be planted in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked. If planting in the fall, plant 30 days before the ground freezes and mulch with straw or alfalfa hay if possible. Garlic must have

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  • Creole Garlic, Ajo Rojo – 4 oz

    Jan 24, 2017

    CREOLE GARLIC, Ajo Rojo – Allium sativum var. sativum FULL SUN Native to south-central Asia, garlic was probably domesticated from a single variety, Allium longicuspis, thousands of years ago. Today the plant is grown on every continent except Antarctica. Ajo Rojo was collected in Spain by G. Lutovsky and cultivated in Nevada. This is a beautiful garlic which when baked is mild and creamy. Raw, the heat starts mild, but builds to intense. Very much like Creole Red. Garlic is best when planted in the fall, but can be planted in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked. If planting in the fall, plant 30 days before the ground freezes and mulch with straw or alfalfa hay if possible. Garlic must have some exposure

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