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  • Creole Garlic, Burgundy – 4 oz

    Jan 24, 2017

    CREOLE GARLIC, Burgundy – 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. Burgundy’s original source is unknown. It was part of the UC Davis collection and grown by Horace Shaw in Oregon. Deep burgundy cloves. 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 and phosphate

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  • Marbled Purple Striped Garlic, Metechi – 4 oz

    Jan 24, 2017

    MARBLED PURPLE STRIPED GARLIC, Metechi – 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, Metechi is a truly exotic heirloom which produces beautifully colored, firm bulbs. There are few cloves to a bulb, but they are very large and fat with blushed and lined skins. The garlic has a fiery, raw taste, but finishes a bit milder. 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

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  • Artichoke Garlic, Thermadrone – 4 oz

    Jan 24, 2017

    ARTICHOKE GARLIC, Thermadrone – 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. Thermadrone originally came from France. It is popular in the US, because it has a very unusual flavor which some describe as similar to Dijon mustard. It has strong flavor without any heat. The bulbs and cloves are fairly large. 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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  • Asiatic Garlic, Asian Tempest – 4 oz

    Jan 24, 2017

    ASIATIC GARLIC, Asian Tempest – 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. Asian Tempest was originally from South Korea and was introduced into the US by Horace Shaw in Oregon. This strain produces incredibly sweet raw garlic that is delicious when baked. 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

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  • Artichoke Garlic, Red Toch – 4 oz

    Jan 24, 2017

    ARTICHOKE GARLIC, Red Toch – 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. Red Toch was discovered near the town of Tochliavri in the Republic of Georgia in 1988 by Dr. Peter Hanelt. This beautiful, mildly flavored garlic has cloves streaked with red and pink. 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

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  • Artichoke Garlic, Inchelium Red – 4 oz

    Jan 24, 2017

    ARTICHOKE GARLIC, Inchelium Red – 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. Discovered on the Colville Indian Reservation in North Central Washington State by veteran garlic collector Larry Geno, Inchelium Red may be the most popular heirloom garlic available today. Plants are vigorous. Large bulbs average 8-20 cloves. Cloves have a mild flavor with a subtle zing and a pleasant aftertaste. 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

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  • Elephant Garlic – 6 cloves per bag

    Jan 24, 2017

    ELEPHANT GARLIC SETS (CLOVES) Allium ampeloprasum var. ampelosum FULL SUN Probably native to western or central Asia, Elephant Garlic has been cultivated for centuries. Elephant Garlic is a leek which grows like a garlic bulb with a mildly garlic fragrance and flavor. The bulbs which usually consist of 3-4 giant cloves are 2-3x the size of an average garlic bulb. Elephant Garlic may be planted in the fall or the spring similar to garlic. Fall plantings will mature earlier. Elephant Garlic plants are hardy and can withstand temperatures as low as 20 degrees fahrenheit so spring plantings may be made as soon as the soil can be worked. Turn the soil and add some lime before planting. Plant the sets, root end down, 3-4 inches deep. Leave 6 inches

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  • The Garlic

    Mar 02, 2016 Categories: Growing Instructions

    The Garlic - A Little History and Some Growing Instructions GARLIC, which is a member of the same group of plants as the ONION, has been cultivated for millennia. As a cultivated plant, it is so old that it is difficult to credit a country of origin for this vegetable. Some historians believe that the onion was indigenous to the southwest of Siberia and spread to southern Europe where it became naturalized. It is widely grown in all the Mediterranean countries. All modern garlic belongs to one of two subspecies: hardneck (ophioscorodon) or softneck (sativum). Hardneck subspecies try to produce flower stalks with small aerial cloves called bulbils. Hardnecks will not produce large bulbs underground unless the flower stalks are removed. There are three varieties of hardneck garlic:

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  • How to grow Garlic

    Mar 01, 2016 Categories: Growing Instructions

    How to grow Garlic Garlic, which is a member of the same family of plants as the onion, has been cultivated for millennia. As a cultivated plant, it is so old that it is difficult to credit a country of origin for this vegetable. Some historians believe that the onion was indigenous to southwest Siberia and spread to southern Europe, where it became naturalized. Currently, it is widely grown in all the Mediterranean countries. All modern garlic belongs to one of two subspecies: hardneck (ophioscorodon) or softneck (sativum). Hardneck subspecies try to produce flower stalks with small aerial cloves called bulbils. Hardnecks will not produce large bulbs underground unless the flower stalks are removed. There are three varieties of hardneck garlic: Purple Striped, Porcelain, and Rocambole. For

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  • Allium, Stipitatum White Giant

    Aug 25, 2020

    ALLIUM, Stipitatum White Giant Allium stipitatum is native to Turkestan, Afghanistan and Central Asia. It is a very vigorous species. White Giant is the tallest of all the alliums growing to a height of 36 - 48 inches. The globes which are 6-8 inches in diameter are comprised of an unusually large number of white florets with large, deep green eyes. The density of these florets give each globe a fuzzy, white appearance. Planting Depth: 8-12" - Spacing: 12" - Height: 36-48 - Bloom Time: Mid-season - HZ: 4-8

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