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  • Why is Garlic so Healthy for us?

    Aug 03, 2018 Categories: Annuals, Garlic, Growing Instructions, Seeding the Future, Vegetables

        Red Rezan Buy Now for fall planting! Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About GARLIC!! On Tuesday, July 24, 2018, we began a newsletter series on garlic which will span 8 newsletters in total, and by the end of this series you will have learned all you ever wanted to know (and then some) about garlic. For those of you who are about to click on the Unsubscribe Button, please don’t! The reason we are dedicating so much writing to garlic is that it can be grown almost anywhere in the US, it is easy, dependable and fascinating to grow, and it is one of the healthiest vegetables you can consume. In grocery stores and health food markets, you can only find a few different kinds of garlic,

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  • 3 Garlic Varieties to plant in the fall

    Jul 30, 2018 Categories: Annuals, Garlic, Growing Instructions, Seeding the Future, Vegetables

    Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About GARLIC!! On Tuesday, we began a newsletter series on garlic which will span 8 newsletters in total, and by the end of this series you will have learned all you ever wanted to know (and then some) about garlic. For those of you who are about to click on the Unsubscribe Button, please don’t! The reason we are dedicating so much writing to garlic is that it can be grown almost anywhere in the US, it is easy, dependable and fascinating to grow, and it is one of the healthiest vegetables you can consume. In grocery stores and health food markets, you can only find a few different kinds of garlic, so it is best to grow your own. Classifying

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  • Porcelain Garlic, Georgian Crystal – 4 oz

    Sep 26, 2017

    PORCELAIN GARLIC, Georgian Crystal Allium Sativum FULL SUN Georgian Crystal was collected in 1985 at Cichisdzhvari. This is in the central mountain region of the republic of Georgia. The plant is quite vigorous. It produces large bulbs with large cloves. The flavor is less biting than most Porcelains.

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  • Porcelain Garlic, Kyjev – 4 oz

    Sep 26, 2017

    PORCELAIN GARLIC, Kyjev – 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. Kyjev is from Czechoslavakia. It was brought to the United States and commercialized by Boris Andrst. The bulbs and cloves are generously sized. The flavor is good. 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, Polish Hardneck – 4 oz

    Sep 26, 2017

    PORCELAIN GARLIC, Polish Hardneck – 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. Polish Hardneck was collected by Rick Bangert of Idaho. This garlic is a vigorous, reliable and very popular heirloom which produces very tall, impressive plants and beautiful, large bulbs. Excellent flavor and a good storer.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

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  • Rocambole Garlic, German Red – 4 oz

    Sep 26, 2017

    ROCAMBOLE GARLIC, German 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. German Red comes from German Farmers in Idaho. The large bulbs are deep reddish-brown. The cloves are light brown tipped with purple. Raw, German Red is one of the hottest tasting Rocamboles. When cooked, it has a strong garlicky 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

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  • Asiatic Garlic, Korean Mountain – 4 oz

    Sep 26, 2017

    ASIATIC GARLIC, Korean Mountain – 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. Korean Mountain was found in the Republic of Georgia. It is similar to Asian Tempest, and it is a softneck. The plants mature early and are very vigorous. The bulbs are long storing. The purplish bulbs contain relatively large cloves. The flavor has an initial hot burst, but then becomes mild. 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

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  • Creole Garlic, Red – 4 oz

    Sep 19, 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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  • 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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