Garlic Varieties Available Summer 2022
Chesnok Red
Regarded as one of the best garlic varieties for cooking, Chesnok Red stands out with its sweet garlic flavor. This garlic comes to us from the former Republic of Georgia and is wonderful baked, sautéed, or roasted.
Storage: 6 months
Hardneck Garlic
Purple Stripe
Lorz Italian
Has more heat and better flavor than other artichoke variety garlics. A natural for Italian cuisine, Lorz Italian has large, robust bulbs that are easy to peel and present a soft purple tint on the skin. This garlic is a wonderful option for roasting.
Storage: 8-10 months
Softneck Garlic
Artichoke
Vekak
Vekak garlic comes to us from the former Czechoslovakia. Serve raw in your salsas for a warm, sweet flavor or roast a bulb to spread on a fresh baguette as an appetizer.
Storage: 6 months
Hardneck Garlic
Purple Stripe
Georgian Crystal
A clean, fresh garlic taste that pairs well with fish, vegetables, and chicken. Georgian Crystal is a mellow garlic that routinely rates as the best tasting porcelain garlic.
Storage: 7-10 months
Hardneck Garlic
Porcelain
Siberian
Siberian garlic has one of the highest allicin contents compared to other garlic varieties. Allicin is the biologically active component of garlic which is antimicrobial and may have health benefits. When cooked, Siberian garlic has a creamy texture with a sweet, mild aftertaste. If you're looking for a garlic to ferment in honey, this is the perfect choice.
Storage: 6 months
Hardneck Garlic
Marbled Purple Stripe
Yugoslavian
A strong-flavored garlic, but not overwhelming. Initial heat mellows to a warm, pleasant, sweet after taste. Holds up well with long cooking times; will retain its flavor in your slow cooker meals.
Storage: 7-10 months
Hardneck Garlic
Porcelain
Killarney Red
Strong, nutty flavor with a bit of spice. Killarney Red is a rich, full-flavored gourmet garlic that stores for approximately 2-3 months. Despite its short storage length, its flavor makes it a favorite of foodies and chefs alike.
Storage: 4-6 months
Hardneck Garlic
Rocambole
Susanville
A flavorful garlic without the heat, Susanville presents a mild - but true - garlic flavor. Large cloves and purple tint make this garlic an excelled choice for roasting.
Storage: 8-10 months
Softneck Garlic
Artichoke
Zemo
Selected by Cook's Illustrated as their favorite hardneck garlic, Zemo has a spicy-sweet flavor without the heat.
Storage: 7-10 months
Hardneck Garlic
Porcelain
Storage times are based on the average amount of time garlic will maintain its peak flavor. Garlic stored longer will be safe to eat, but may not have as strong a flavor. Storage times vary widely depending on conditions; store in a cool, dark location for maximum shelf life.