Below are the Garlic varieties that we will be bringing to you at the Lac La Hache GaRlic Festival Be sure to pick out some favourites and discover some new ones to!

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Artichoke

Softneck artichoke garlic has fewer, but bigger cloves. It also has a softer flavour compared to Silverskin garlic. The flavours are familiar, but have a bit of a mild element rather than the richer deeper characters of some of the other cultivar varieties. When properly stored, it can keep for up to eight months

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Inchillium

Artichoke

Inchillium is a softneck Artichoke garlic known for its superior taste. It is a bit of a rarity among garlic as it was reportedly discovered growing wild on an Indian reservation in Washington State and wasn’t brought to North America until relatively recently. Inchillium garlic is one of the more popular garlic to grow, as it combines large bulb size with good storage life and is easy to grow in a range of different climates. Inchillium has a rich, robust, lingering flavour that is not overpower. There are 12-15 cloves per bulb and stores for 9 months. Inchillium comes to us from Gourmet Mountain Garlic.

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• Artichoke

• Rich, Robust, lingering flavour, not overpowering

• 12-15 cloves

• Stores 9 months

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​Italian

Artichoke

Italian garlic is of the Softneck Artichoke variety. It has a slightly sweet, spicy, robust but not over-powering heat. When eaten raw, a little goes a long way as the spice is slow to warm up and then briefly lingers on the palate. This garlic is very aromatic. Bulbs average 12-15 cloves. Stores for 8-9 months. Try out the easy recipe for Italian garlic bread sticks.

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• • Artichoke

  • Slightly sweet, spicy, robust but not overpowering flavour

  • 12-15 Cloves

  • Stores 8-9 months

  • Check out the website for Italian garlic

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​Red Toch

Artichoke

Red Toch (talk) garlic's namesake is a nod to Tochliavri (talk-le-of-re), the small village in the Republic of Georgia where it was first grown. The town is also the birthplace of garlic expert and enthusiast Chester Aaron, known as the "father of garlic." It was collected by Peter Hanelt in 1988 and given to the Gatersleben Seed Bank in eastern Germany. Today, Red Toch can be found in Asia, Europe, Canada and the United States at specialty grocers and farmers markets. Red Toch garlic offering a mild, yet complex, flavor and a unique aroma can be used in both raw and cooked applications. Its mild and complex in flavour offering minimal heat and is not as pungent as other garlic varieties making the flavour ideal for use in fresh preparations such as garlic spreads, salad dressings, and pesto sauces. Roasting it whole will enhance the Red Toch garlic's complex flavour and impart a caramelized sweetness to the cloves. Red Toch garlic works well in cream, butter 

and olive oil-based sauces, with herbs such as basil, sage, and parsley, and with tomatoes, onion, eggs, poultry, shellfish and robust cheeses. Some have even called it the “perfect garlic.” Cloves are coloured with pink and red streaks. Bulbs are large, producing 12 to 18 cloves in a typical bulb. Red Toch garlic will keep up to six months when stored in a cool and dry place. Red Toch comes to us from Gourmet Mountain Garlic.

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• Artichoke

• Mild, minimal heat, not as pungent as others

• Great for use Raw, cooked and Roasted

• 12-18 Cloves

• Stores 6 months

• Pronounced Red (Talk)

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Romanian
Artichoke

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Named for its many layered overlapping clove structure, like an
artichoke's petals. Romanian has a mild but delicious flavour. It's better suited to warmer climates. Typically produces 12-18 cloves.

• Artichoke

• Mild flavour

• 12-18 Cloves

• Stores 6 months

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Artichoke

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A beautiful softneck garlic variety known for its pleasant flavor and attractive appearance. Originally from Sicily, it is now cultivated in Canada. Its is of a medium flavor and is ideal for braiding and long-term storage due to its softneck structure.

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• Type: Softneck Artichoke garlic

• Flavor: Medium strength with a rich, golden aftertaste

• Clove Structure: Large outer cloves surrounding a core of smaller ones; typically 12–15 cloves per bulb

• Origin: Originally from Sicily, now also cultivated in Canada

• Its flavor is milder making it versatile for cooking

• Ideal for braiding and long-term storage due to its softneck structure

 

Transylvanian Softneck
Artichoke
 

Transylvanian has a mild flavour with just a hint of warmth when eaten raw. Bulbs have 8 to 10 cloves and store for 8 to 12 months. This variety originates from Transylvania in Central Romania. Although originally cultivated in the Transylvanian mountains, this garlic was introduced to North America in the 1990s by garlic enthusiast Chester Aaron.It is one of the most cold hardy softnecks that can be grown in Canada. It’s steeped in folklore—often humorously linked to vampire legends due to its Romanian roots. It comes to us from John Boy Farms.

• Artichoke

• Starts Mild with a hint of warmth when raw, and develops a bite.

• Cloves: 8 – 10

• Stores: 6 – 9 months

• Hardy cold climate planting

• Ideal for braiding due to its softneck structure

• Popular among chefs for its bold flavor and easy-to-peel cloves

• Used in a variety of dishes from soups and stews to marinades and sauces

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GLAZED PURPLE StripE

 

Genetically different from Purple Stripes and Marbled Purple Stripes, the bulbs are medium in size with large, stocky cloves that sit between Purple Stripes and Marbled Purple Stripes in shape and size. Cloves per bulb vary between cultivars, but commonly range from six to twelve. Glazed Purple Stripe Garlic are hardnecks. The ‘glazed’ term comes from the look of the bulb wrappers which have a glazed, metallic appearance, silvery purple with occasional gold tones. Little genetic research has been done with this group, but what DNA evidence has been collected shows that there is a close genetic heritage shared by both Glazed Purple Stripe and Asiatic garlic. These are very tasty culinary garlics, with modest heat, producing a warm pleasant taste - rich and complex. They are excellent for recipes requiring either raw or cooked garlic. They also have a decent storage time of six to eight months in proper conditions thanks to their tight clove skins. They are very adaptable to different growing conditions.

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Oregon

Glazed Purple Stripe

The Oregon garlic bulb coloration is certainly attractive, and  very fine culinary garlic as well. They are of moderate heat, producing a warm, but not over-powering, taste - rich and complex. They are excellent for recipes requiring either raw or cooked garlic. Try this Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash, (3 Bar Farms has both the garlic and squash you need), find the recipe on the Recipe page. They have a storage time of approximately six to eight months. And have an average of 6-8 cloves per bulb. They are very adaptable to different growing conditions. Oregon garlic comes to us from Rasa Creek Farm.

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Red Rezan

Glazed Purple Stripe

Red Rezan is very a fine culinary garlic as well. They are of moderate heat, producing a warm, but not over-powering, taste. Spicy when raw but mild when cooked. They are excellent for recipes requiring either raw or cooked garlic. Chop up a few cloves and throw them into your hamburger for a BBQ treat. Works well with meat and vegetables. Cloves per bulb vary, but commonly range from six to twelve and they have a storage time of approximately six to eight months thanks to their tight clove skins. Red Rezan comes to us from Skye Garlic.

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• Glazed Purple Stripe

• Moderate Heat, Spicy when raw, mild cooked

• 6-12 Cloves

• Stores 6-8 months

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Purple Glazer

Glazed Purple Stripe

(often misspelled as “Glazier”)

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It is a stunning Glazed Purple Stripe hardneck variety prized for its beauty and sweet, rich flavor. It’s one of the few garlics in this sub-group and stands out in both the garden and the kitchen. If you’re up for experimenting, Purple Glazer also pairs beautifully with ginger, soy sauce, and pork—try it in a garlic-forward stir-fry or marinade. Purple Glazer garlic’s sweet, warm richness makes it a star ingredient in dishes where garlic isn’t just a background note—it’s the main event.

 

• Type: Glazed Purple Stripe hardneck

• Clove Count: 6–10 large cloves per bulb

• Flavor: Sweet, warm, and rich—excellent for roasting and raw eating

• Storage: Keeps well for 7–8 months at room temperature

• Culinary Appeal

• Roasting: Its sweetness intensifies and caramelizes beautifully

• Raw dishes: Adds a pleasant lingering flavor without overpowering heat

(often misspelled as “Glazier”)

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Marbled Purple Stripe

Genetically different than Purple Stripe, Marbled Purple Stripe grows in both northern and southern climates as a very reliable garlic. This garlic, for a hardneck, produces very well in warmer climates. The bulb size is very large as is the clove. The most notable feature about the Marbled Purple Stripe Garlics is their clove size. They have 5 – 7 large cloves per bulb. The cloves are the largest of the Striped garlics, but not as large as the Porcelains. It has striking purplish bulb wrappers, but the cloves are more on the brown side. The scapes can reach up to 6 feet. This cultivar can be quite hot when raw, smooth and mellow when cooked.

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THE GODFATHER OF ALL GARLIC

Marbled Purple Stripe

THE GODFATHER OF ALL GARLIC has a powerful full-bodied garlic taste. It got its start as a Red Russian, then The Godfather of Garlic has bred this to be the biggest and the best garlic in the patch! When using it Raw the garlic taste is very powerful. But when cooked it begins to mellow out. Making this a very versitile garlic in both raw and cooked methods.

 

• Marbled Purple Stripe

• Cloves: 6–8 large cloves per bulb

• Storage: 6–8 months if stored properly

• Raw: Fiery hot, great for spicy salsas

• Roasted or Cooked: Rich, sweet with a mellow finish; pairs beautifully with cheese and compliments baking as in a Garlic Sourdough Bread.

 

Hot Porcelain Tibetan

Marble Purple Stripe

Hot Porcelain Tibetan is from the '[Marble Purple Stripe variety. It is a garlic with a lot of flavour and a lot of heat for a smaller type clove, BUT makes up for it with a hot kick and goes with any dish. It is hardy, healthy and keeps longer than most garlics. It has 4-6 cloves per bulb. It comes to us from Jeannie's Garlic in Spences Bridge

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Khabar

Marbled Purple Stripe

Hardneck Variety. Khabar is a rich, flavourful garlic. It has some initial heat then mellows out nicely. It is a favourite among many chefs for mashed potatoes. Give these Simple Garlic Mashed Potatoes a try, find the recipe on the Recipe page. The plants will produce big, thick garlic scapes. The bulb averages 5-7 cloves and are medium to extra-large. It stores well for 6 to 7 months. Was originally collected in Khabarovky, Siberia by Bob Ellis, an Alaska garlic grower. And comes to us from Boundary Garlic in BC.

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• Marble Purple Stripe

• Rich, an initial heat the mellows out nicely

• 5-7 cloves

• Big thick garlic scapes

• Stores 6-7 months

• Favourite among Chefs for mashed potatoes

• Recipe on website

 

Kostyn's Red

Marbled Purple Stripe

It has a very intense, long lasting flavour. The flavour alone should earn it the name Kostyn Red HOT!! Would be a great addition to a pot of Chili. On average each bulb produces 6 cloves. A longer lasting storage garlic, 8 months, when stored properly in a dry, dark and ventilated area.

 

Purple Russian

Marbled Purple Stripe

Perfect for eating raw or making into Pesto. They exhibit a clear, crisp texture and a mellow taste with a warm aftertaste that is smooth and not bitter. Harvests in early summer - stores into winter (6-8 months). Averages 6 large cloves. Purple Russian comes to us from Skye Garlic. Check out the recipe for Pesto on on our websites Recipe page.

 

Red Russian

Marbled Purple Stripe

Red Russian is a popular garlic with its strong and sharp taste. Use in any recipe you want to have a strong garlic taste, such as a hearty stew or a coupling of 3 Bar Farms Garlic and Hollow Tree Apiaries Honey with Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry. It has 6 - 8 cloves per bulb. For growing it tolerates a wide range of soil moisture and growing conditions. It is harvested Mid-season. You can expect 6-8 months if stored properly. Comes to us from Karli at Hollow Tree Apiaries. Find the recipe on the Recipe page.

Difference between Russian Red and Red Russian: Russian Red is Hotter and has more cloves per bulb

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• Marbled Purple Stripe

• Strong, sharp garlic taste

• 6-8 Cloves

• Stores 6-8 months

• Tolerates a wide range of growing conditions

• Harvesting Mid-season

 

Rocky Red

Marbled Purple Stripe

If you love Red Russian, give this one a try! It has a bold flavour that’s quite hot when eaten raw. Try the Spicy Garlic Buffalo Wings recipe (found on the recipe page) or toss and few chopped raw cloves into a salad. Bulbs have an average of 6-8 cloves. The garlic will keep for 6-8 months. Store in a dark, dry place. Harvesting is done in Mid-season. It comes to us from Skye Garlic

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• Marbled Purple Stripe

• Bold, Hot flavour. Especially when raw

• 6-8 Cloves

• 6-8 months

• Harvesting Mid-season

• Try the Spicy Garlic Buffalo Wings recipe with this garlic

 

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Siberian

Marbled Purple Stripe

Siberian has a delightful and subtle flavour that does not overwhelm the dish. Making it an excellent choice for use in a variety of dishes including sauces, dips, stir-fries and garlic bread. Siberian is also thought to be one of the best Roasting Garlics caramelizing while it roasts with a bit less sweetness then Chesnok. Leaving a nice warm, lingering taste. But hot if eaten raw! Find the recipe for Roasted Garlic on the Recipe page. Siberian is an excellent garlic for growing as it tolerates a wide range of climates. It grows well in both hot and cold areas. It is harvested in Mid to late season. And stores for 6 to 8 months. Each bulb has 6 cloves. Siberian Garlic originally came from Europe. And showed up in Alaska sometime in the 19th century. It is said that it was traded in return for vegetables

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•       Marbled Purple Stripe

• • Subtle flavour when cooked. Hot raw. One of best Roasted

  • Tolerates wide range of growing conditions

  • Harvesting in Mid to late season

  • Stores 6-8 months

  • 6 Cloves

 

Nordic
Marble Purple Stripe
 

Nordic has a strong flavour, full of heat. Bulbs have 5 to 8 cloves, sized similar to Music or Big Boy. The storage life is shorter at 3 to 5 months, so these should be consumed first. For planting this variety is cold hardy and can survive harsh winters. Comes to us from John Boy Farms.
 

Marble Purple Stripe
Strong  flavour, full of heat
Cloves: 5 – 8
Stores: 3 – 5 months

Hardy cold climate planting

Crème de la Rasa

Marbled Purple Stripe

 

Creme de la Rasa is a Marbled Purple Stripe that originally was a Rocambole before going through a mutation in the fields of Rasa Creek Farm in BC. And the flavour, it is BOLD when raw then mellows out as it's cooked or roasted it is also a shining star in baking.

 

• Type: Marbled Purple Stripe, originally a Rocambole that mutated in the fields of Rasa Creek Farm in BC

• Cloves: 5–7 large cloves per bulb

• Storage: 6–8 months if stored properly

• Raw: Fiery hot, great for salsas, unless you want a mild salsa

• Roasted or Cooked: Rich, sweet with a mellow finish; pairs beautifully with cheese and shines in baking flavour, full of heat

• Cloves: 5 – 8

• Stores: 3 – 5 months

• Hardy cold climate planting

 

 

Brown Rose Garlic

Marbled Purple Stripe

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Brown Rose Garlic is a striking and flavorful hardneck variety known for its bold character and beautiful appearance.

 Key Characteristics

• Type: Hardneck garlic

• Origin: Originally discovered in Russia by John Swenson

• Clove Count: Typically produces 5 to 7 very fat cloves per bulb

• Color: Outer wrappers have a naturally brown hue, giving it its name

• Flavor:

• Raw: Hot and spicy, among the hottest garlics when eaten raw

• Cooked: Maintains a rich, well-balanced garlic flavor in culinary applications

* Growing & Storage

• Hardiness: Extremely hardy with a traditional marbled plant habit

• Growth Habit: Emerges earlier than other purple stripe varieties and grows vigorously

• Storage: Long-storing, typically up to 5–6 months

• Ease of Use: Easy to peel and clean, making it a favorite for both gardeners and chefs

• Brown Rose garlic is a standout for those who love bold flavor and beautiful bulbs.

 

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Duganski garlic

Marbled Purple Stripe

 

A  bold and beautiful hardneck variety from Central Asia—likely Uzbekistan or Kazakhstan. It belongs to the group, known for its striking appearance and deep, earthy flavour. Duganski is a favourite in kitchens for its deep, rich flavor that holds up well in roasting, sautéing, and even raw applications if you’re brave enough. It’s especially good in hearty dishes where garlic is meant to shine.

 

• Flavor: Fiery and pungent when raw, but mellows into a rich, musky sweetness when cooked.

• Bulb Size: Large bulbs with 5–6 massive cloves, wrapped in purple-streaked skins.

• Plant Structure: Tall plants with wide, lush leaves and thick scapes that produce some of the largest bulbils in the garlic world. 

• Harvest Time: Mid-season to early summer.

• Storage Life: Excellent—up to 9 months at room temperature.

• Hardiness: Winter-hardy and thrives in cooler climates.

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​Porcelain

Porcelain garlic grows best in Northern cool climates, at the same time doing better in Southern climates than many other hardnecks. It produces large cloves, usually four to six, and is covered in a smooth white wrapper. Although the outer skin is white, individual cloves are usually covered in red/brown skin. Porcelain garlic is closely related to Rocambole in flavour with its richly flavored garlic with an earthy muskiness and generally hot strong tasting garlics with a few exceptions like Georgia Crystal and Music. Porcelain garlics store longer than most other garlics, only the Silverskins store longer, usually for up to eight months in the right conditions.

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​Dan's Russian

Porcelain

Dan's Russian is of the Porcelain variety. It originated from Dan Jason from Salt Spring Seeds and came to us from Dave in Monte Lake. It has a warm, full flavour, with a pleasant taste. It is delicious when cooked and fries up well. It has white to lightly coloured bulb skin and reddish clove wrappers with 4-6 cloves per bulb. Dan's Russian stores well for 7-9 months. Try the Russian Eggplant Recipe in Recipes.

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• Porcelain

• Warm, pleasant taste, cooks and fries well

• 4-6 Cloves

• Stores 7-9 months

• Check our website for Recipes

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Georgian Fire

Porcelain

Georgian Fire has an extremely hot flavour making it great for salsas and hot sauces! It produces large bulbs with 5-7 cloves. It will store well in proper conditions for 6-8 months.

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• Porcelain

• HOT

• Would make a wonderful HOT salsa or HOT sauce

• 5-7 Cloves

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Majestic

Porcelain

Majestic is a hardneck Porcelain variety. It was created by Paul Pospisil of Beaver Pond Estates and is also referred to as Paul's Pride. Rasa Creek Farms' first Majestic came to them via Boundary Farm in 2010, then later to us from Rasa Creek Farm. Like other Porcelains, Majestic prefers colder climates and can produce large bulbs. Its flavour is on the milder side. On average there are 4-5 large cloves per bulb. While the outer wrappers are shimmering white the clove skins often tend toward purple, though they can be white as well. Porcelains are a good storing garlic. Expect 7-8 months

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• Mild Flavour

• 4-5 large cloves

• Stores 7-8 months

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Music

Porcelain

Music garlic is a hardneck variety popular among chefs and home growers. The large variety is known for its shiny white, easy to peel skin and long shelf-life. Music garlic are excellent for storing and will last up to 9 months in a cool, dry and well-ventilated space. Each bulb is tightly wrapped in layers of porcelain white, thin, papery skin and contains an average of 4 to 6 medium to extra large cloves per bulb. Music garlic is rich in manganese and vitamin B6, as well as vitamin C and copper, and contains selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1 and calcium. Music garlic in particular contains high levels of allicin, a sulfur-containing compound that provides antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Allicin is produced when garlic is crushed and is more potent in raw form. Music garlic is used raw, in cooked applications, and can be cooked whole. Use Music garlic in any recipe calling for garlic. One large clove can be enough to flavor an entire dish. Roasting or baking the bulbs will bring out the natural sugars,creating a caramelized effect. Use the potent garlic for meats and in vinaigrette or for garlic butter for your homemade Garlic bread. Music garlic is fragrant and offers a medium-hot, garlic flavor. Music garlic was believed to have been brought to Canada from Italy during the 1980s. It was named for Al Music, a tobacco farmer turned garlic grower who introduced the variety to Canada. Music garlic is well-adapted to the cooler temperatures of the Canadian south and American Pacific Northwest. Music comes to us from the Turf farm in Westwold.

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• Porcelain

• Very Popular among chefs and home users/growers

• Stores 9 months

• 4-6 Medium to Extra-large Cloves

• Medium-hot Flavour

• Music garlic in particular contains high levels of allicin, a sulfur-containing compound that provides antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Allicin is produced when garlic is crushed and is more potent in raw form.

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Purple stripe

Purple Stripe is the most ancient of horticultural groups within the garlic family. Botanists have determined, through genetic testing, that Purple Stripes are the great grandparents of all other garlic. All garlic species known today originated from the Purple Striped garlic. Purple Striped garlics derive their name from the beautiful purple striping on the bulb wrappers and clove skins. They are a hardneck garlic, growing best in cooler Northern climates with cold winters. Most cultivars have 8 to 12 cloves per bulb. Purple Striped garlics are among the finest culinary garlics we have. Enjoy the most striking flavor – strong, complex and richly garlicky. In general, they are recognized as the best garlic for roasting.

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Chesnok Red

Purple Stripe.

Chesnok Red is full of flavour adding a sweet garlic flavour without the bite of heat while still being the best baking garlic. It is the sweetest roasting garlic and the reason Garlic ice cream is made best with roasted Chesnok Red, find the recipe on the Recipes page. (Not for everyone). The bulbs are medium to extra large giving an average of 8-10 cloves. Chesnok Red can become rather large with excellent growing conditions. Stores well for 6 months. The garlic originates from the Republic of Georgia in the former USSR and comes to us from Dave at Monte Lake.

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Jennings Red

Purple Stripe.

Similar to Russian Red but with slightly less heat and all the flavour. Grows into medium to large bulbs and will store nicely from 6 to 8 months. Comes to us from Westwold, British Columbia. Jennings Red is a good choice when making Garlic and Chive butter. Check the recipe out on the Recipe page.

 

• Purple Stripe

• Similar to Russian Red with slightly less heat but all the flavour

• Medium to Large Bulbs

• Stores 6-8 months

• Check out Garlic and Chive Butter recipe

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Russian Red

Purple stripe.

Russian Red is a favourite with its flaming hot warmth, but savory lingering flavour. It shares parts of its hottest personality when raw and its smoother side when cooked, while still retaining its strong garlicky flavour. This garlic would make a wonderful HOT Salsa! The bulbs are medium to large in size. Yielding 10-12 cloves. Stores well for 5 - 8 months. We acquired our starter bulbs in Westwold, British Columbia.

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• Purple stripe.

• HOT, but lingering flavour

• Would make a wonderful HOT salsa

• 10-12 Cloves

• Stores 5-8 months

Difference between Russian Red and Red Russian: Russian Red is Hotter and has more cloves per bulb

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Tibetan
Purple Stripe

This garlic packs a real punch with its hot raw flavour. Once cooked it becomes more mellow, but still the heat makes itself known. It's a delicious addition fresh or cooked. This garlic would also make a great HOT Salsa or HOT Pickled Garlic. The bulbs are of a medium size with 8-12 cloves and they store well for 6 - 8 months.
 

Purple Stripe

Hot raw flavour, mellows when cooked but still quite warm.

Medium sized Bulbs

8-12 Cloves

Store 6-8 months​​

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Persian Star
Purple Stripe
 

Persian Star has a strong to medium flavour with spicy undertones. Great for adding raw to salad dressing or dishes. An average bulb has 6 to 8 cloves. This garlic is one of the later harvested garlic. It will store for 5 to 6 months. This variety comes to us from just down the road at Gourmet Mountain Garlic.

    

Purple Stripe
Medium flavour

Average 6-8 cloves

Store: 5-6 months

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Rocambole

Rocambole Garlic is the most common hardneck variety and it is also one of the most widely grown garlic varieties. They are valued for being early harvesting full flavored garlics that you can enjoy while waiting for the longer storing ones to mature and harvest. Harvests early-mid summer. Rocamboles are considered by many, as being the best tasting of all the garlics. It is well know for its bold, hot and spicy, truly delicious garlic flavor. Its raw warmth is balanced by a deep and rich flavor, with sweet undertones. A perfect dish where the object is to showcase the garlic flavor. On average bulbs have 8-12 cloves. Rocamboles grow best in cold winter gardens. The common agreement is that Rocamboles store the least amount of time out of all the varieties. However, under ideal conditions we've found that they can store up to 8 months. But typically you should probably eat your Rocamboles within 4-5 months, to make sure and use them while they are at their freshest.

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Montana Giant
Rocamble

Montana Giant has an earthy garlic flavour that starts with a high heat intensity but mellows quickly. This hard neck averages 8 to 12 cloves per bulb. Harvest fall planted garlic the following season, late spring or early summer, about 240 days from planting. Store for 3 months. Montana Giant was Developed in Kalispell Montana. And came to from Rasa Creek Farms.

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Rocamble

High heat, mellows quickly

8-12 Cloves

Stores 3 months

Harvesting late spring, early summer

 

​Russian Red Rocambole

Rocambole

 

Russian Red Rocambole garlic has a rich, musky, garlicky flavor and is very hot when eaten raw. When cooked it mellows but still spreads its enticing aroma through the air. Rocamboles are early harvesting full flavored garlic that you can be enjoyed while waiting for the longer storing ones to mature and harvest. Usually harvests in late June to early July and stores into mid-winter at room temp. This variety will produce 5-8 cloves in a bulb. Grows best in the northernmost regions but forget about growing them in the south. These garlic grow very large in the cold Alberta climate. This garlic comes to us from Boundary Garlic in BC.

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French Rocambole

Rocambole

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French Rocamble is a prized heirloom variety of hardneck garlic known for its rich flavor and easy-to-peel cloves. Typically it has 8–10 cloves per bulb. It is rich, sweet, complex, and full-bodied with moderate heat. Works well in recipes needing a bold garlic flavour. Perfect for dressings, sautes, and roasts. Has a shorter shelf life (4–5 months), but can last up to 8 months in ideal conditions.

Culinary Use: Ideal for recipes needing bold garlic flavor—great in dressings, sautés, and roasts

• Taste: Rich, sweet, complex, and full-bodied with moderate heat

• Type: Hardneck garlic (Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon)

• Clove Count: Typically 8–10 cloves per bulb

• Clove Skin: Light brown to reddish-purple, peels easily

• Bulb Shape: Slightly flattened with broad leaves

• Scapes: Produces tightly curled flower stalks (scapes), which are edible and flavorful

• Storage: Shorter shelf life (4–5 months), but can last up to 8 months in ideal conditions

• Climate: Thrives in cooler regions with cold winters (like British Columbia)

• Planting Time: Fall, about 4–6 weeks before ground freezes

• Harvest: Late spring to early summer when lower leaves brown

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Silverskin

This Softneck cultivar is the last of the garlics to mature each season, it is also the longest lasting storing garlic. They will store from 10 months to a year in the right conditions. Silverskins are popular with supermarkets because of their long shelf life. Silverskin bulbs are smaller than those of Artichokes, but they have a large number of cloves per bulb, easily 10. The bulb wrappers are white but may have yellow or tan veining. Clove skins range from white to tan, largely pink-blushed, or even reddish purplish. The flavour is hot and aggressive. So f you like your garlic strong, this is a must try! This is a little smaller but far more flavorful garlic than artichoke garlic.

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California Select
Silverskin
 

California Select is a Softneck belonging to the Silverskin cultivar. On average it has 8-15 cloves per bulb. It is a mild but creamy garlic, delicious in an Alfredo Sauce. It harvests early and stores for 10 months to a year

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• Silverskin

• Mild and Creamy

• Cloves: 8-15 per bulb

• Stores: 10 months to a Year

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Turban

Turbans originate in Southeast Asia, many of them have beautiful oriental names reflect but more mild and faint when cooked. Others begin mild, but then a hot jolt of garlic kicks in. There are also some rich garlicky ones that don't overpower with pungency. They are very popular in Southeast Asian cuisine. Turbans usually have 5-7 very large cloves that form a circle around a center stem. Turban is the earliest maturing garlic. It is a good choice for those who want to spread out their harvest and enjoy some fresh garlic before the rest of the varieties are ready. They are short storing garlics as most don't last more than 5 months at room temperature before sprouting. Turbans should be a part of every garlic lover's garden along with long storing ones so you can have fresh garlic all year around.

 

Saltspring Extra Early
Turban

If you like to see your garlic up as soon as possible, Saltspring Extra Early is for you! It is the earliest to grow and harvest. The flavour boasts a medium well rounded heat, with nutty flavours. Storage life is shorter with 3-5 months, eat this variety first.

Turban

Medium heat, nutty flavour

Cloves: 6-7

Stores: 3-5 months

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China Rose
Turban
 

China Rose comes from the Turban variety. Has on average 5-7 cloves. Store 4-5 months. It has a nice, full garlic taste with a mellow after taste. Excellent baking and cooking flavour.
 

Turban

Nice, Full garlic taste, Mellow after taste.

Excellent in Baking and Cooking.

Storage: 4-5 months

Cloves: 5-7

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​​Xian
Turban
 

Xian (Pronounced She-Ann). The taste is medium to strong, Xian is pretty hot but not overwhelming. Their rich flavor makes them very appealing to the tongue as well as the eye. They are an attractive, early, tasty garlic. They usually have 6 to 9 uniform cloves and store 3 to 5 months. Xian is a beautiful Turban with lovely purple stripes throughout the wrapper. Xian comes to us from Boundary Garlic in BC.
 

Turban​

Medium to Strong

6-9 cloves

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Deep Purple
Turban
Deep Purple is a weak bolting hardneck garlic. It has a soft savory flavour with enough heat to let you know it is garlic. This will probably be the first garlic harvested in the season as it’s very early, making it the first garlic on your table. Deep Purple is a good keeper, expect 5 months, longer under good conditions One of the most attractive bulbs you will see with purple colour and stripes. The bulbs will produce 6-8 uniform cloves.
 

Turban

Warm – Cooked, Hot – Raw

6-8 cloves

Stores 5 months

 

 

Chinook
Turban
 

Chinook is member of the Turban variety. It has a hot flavour, good for spicy dishes. They average 10 cloves per bulb. Store for 3-5 months. Turban garlic is the first garlic of the growing season to emerge.
 

Turban variety.

Hot flavour, good for spicy dishes

Cloves: 10

Storage: 3-5 months

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Creoles

Creoles are renowned in the culinary world. One of the most famous creoles is Rose de Lautrec, the French pink garlic. Creoles have a remarkable flavor with a delightful nutty quality. The flavor can be sharp with a burst of heat that fades quickly leaving a pleasant aftertaste. This weakly bolting hardneck has a striking rose-colored skin with a small bulb. There are 8-12 cloves per bulb. Creole garlic love heat but it is also highly adaptable and can tolerate harsh growing conditions. They are long storing (9-10 month).

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Rose de Lautrec
Creole
 

Rose de Lautrec is of the Creole variety. Creoles have an exceptional flavor with a delightful nutty quality. They are renowned in the culinary world. One of the most famous creoles is Rose de Lautrec, the French pink garlic. Flavor can be sharp with a burst of heat that fades quickly leaving a pleasant aftertaste. There are 8-12 cloves per bulb. They store long (9-10 months).

- Creole
- Nutty quality with a sharp with a burst of heat with fades quickly
- Storage: 9-10 months
- Cloves: 8-12

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Unclassified

Czech Broadleaf

Unclassified

Softneck garlic (though sometimes mistaken for Marbled Purple Stripe)

 

Czech Broadleaf garlic is a distinctive heirloom variety known for its robust growth and flavourful cloves. Typically 6–14 large cloves. Vigorous growth with noticeably broad leaves. When eaten raw the taste is powerful, and spicy. When cooked sweet and mild. It’s a favorite among garlic enthusiasts for its bold flavor and ease of peeling.

 

• Type: Softneck garlic (though sometimes mistaken for Marbled Purple Stripe)

• Cloves per bulb: Typically 6–14 large cloves

• Clove skin: Creamy to light brown

• Flavor: Raw: Full, pungent, and spicy Cooked: Sweet and mild

• Growth habit: Vigorous with broad leaves

• Adaptability: Performs well in moderately heavy soils and cooler climates

• Originally sourced from the Gatersleben Seed Bank in Europe

• Grown and sold by specialty farms in Canada and the U.S., often labeled as organic

• It’s a favorite among garlic enthusiasts for its bold flavor and ease of peeling.

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​**Also Available: Our popular Herbs and Spices**

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• Smoked Garlic Powder

• ​Smoked Granulated Garlic

• Smoked Garlic Salt

• Garlic Powder

• Granulated Garlic

• Garlic Scape Powder

• Garlic Salt

• Garlic Onion Pepper

• Smoked Coarse Sea Salt

• Garlic Pepper Seasoning

• Greek Seasoning

• Onion Powder

• Garlic Curry Powder

• Jamaican Jerk Seasoning

• Italian Seasoning

• Taco Seasoning

• Seasoning Salt

• Chili Powder

• Pumpkin Spice

• Apple Pie Spice