Join us at all of our vending locations

 

South Cariboo Garlic Festival - August 29/30

Nicola Valley Farmers Market Mini Garlic Festival - September 5

Hills Garlic Festival - September 13

Chilliwack Stinking Rose Garlic Festival - September 19/20

Lower Nicola Garlic Festival - September 26/27

AND at the NICOLA VALLEY FARMERS' MARKET EVERY SATURDAY UNTIL OCTOBER 10TH 

Store Opening On: September 1' 2026

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​Below are the Garlic varieties that we will be bringing to you at the South Cariboo 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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Apple Garlic

Artichoke

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Apple garlic a lesser known garlic variety, but as the name might suggest it’s not flavoured like an apple. The name comes from its appearance and shape, which can resemble a small apple when cured. It’s a reliable, productive variety often grown by small farms and garlic collectors. Apple Garlic is a softneck garlic, categorized within the Artichoke group. Typically 10–16 cloves per bulb. Apple garlic tends to be have a mild to medium heat, having that traditional warm garlic flavour. Use in everyday cooking, its balanced flavour fits anywhere. Use where garlic shouldn’t dominate. Softnecks like Apple garlic are also great for garlic braids. In British Columbia, it grows well in both coastal and interior regions. Stores 6–9 months when stored properly.

 

• Artichoke

• Softneck

• Bulbs are round and dense—hence the “apple” name

• Typically 10–16 cloves per bulb

• Mild to medium-strong in heat

• Smooth and slightly sweet when cooked

• Balanced, making it great for everyday use

• Not as fiery as Estonian Red or Fishlake #3

• Use where garlic shouldn’t dominate.

• It grows well in both coastal and interior regions.

• Stores 6–9 months when cured properly

 

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 f\\rom 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)

 

Romanian

Artichoke

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Named for its many layered overlapping clove structure, like an artichoke's petals. The flavour is sizzling and spicy! It is better suited

to warmer climates. Typically produces 4-6 large cloves. 

 

• Artichoke

• Hot long lasting taste

• 4-6 Cloves

• ​Stores 6 months

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Shan Dong

Artichoke

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An Asian softneck that has become popular with growers who want early maturity and strong flavour. Shan Dong is an early, vigorous softneck with good storage --- perfect if you want a hot, sharp, and punchy garlic that matures early and cures well. It is delicious when used in stir-fries, marinades, and dishes where garlic needs to stand out. It mellows out perfectly when you roast it. Each bulb has 10–15 cloves. Stores for 6-8 months. Good choice for growers who want a reliable early softneck. Handles heat well. Asian softnecks tend to mature early, store well, and have a sharper flavor than typical Artichokes.

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• Artichoke

• Softneck

• 10–15 cloves per bulb

• Hot, sharp, and punchy — stronger than most softnecks

• Excellent for stir fries, marinades, as well as, meat dishes

• Heat mellows nicely when roasted

• Stronger than most softnecks

• Early maturing — one of the first softnecks ready to harvest

• Handles heat well

• Prefers well drained soils

• Good choice for growers who want a reliable early softneck

• Stores 6–8 months

• Better storage than most hardnecks, typical of Asian softnecks

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Sicilian Gold

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.

 

• 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

 

 

Susanville

Artichoke

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Susanville is a softneck garlic, classified in the Artichoke group. It originated near Susanville, California, and has since become popular across North America. In British Columbia—including Merritt—it performs reliably, especially with good mulching. It is appreciated among growers who want an early, reliable and mildly flavoured garlic. It’s a great “starter garlic” for new growers, but experienced growers appreciate it too. It typically has 10–16 cloves per bulb. It's flavour is soft when raw, and gets mellow and buttery when roasted. It will store 6–8 months when stored properly. Great in dressings or dips because it’s not overpowering. Softnecks like this make beautiful, long lasting garlic braids.

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• Artichoke

• Softneck

• It matures earlier than many other varieties

• High yielding, typically 10–16 cloves per bulb

• It grows well in both warm and cool climates

• Mild to medium heat

• Gentle heat when raw

• Sweet, mellow, and buttery when roasted

• Balanced enough for everyday cooking

• Stores 6–8 months when stored properly

• Excellent for braiding (as a softneck)

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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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Asiatic

Generally, variety of garlic migrated east from Central Asia, through China and out to the Pacific coast. Asiatic garlics are weakly bolting hardneck, meaning they don’t always produce a scape. These are among the fastest-growing garlic types available. It grows large and is ready to harvest very quickly. This makes it a popular choice when selecting garlic for those who want to have fresh garlic as soon as possible and many times within the year. Some of these varieties mature early in the season, while others are among the last to be harvested right around mid season. Asiatic garlics run on the hotter side, especially when eaten raw. Bulbs, are pure white with thick wrappers richly colored in purple or mahogany. They average 8-12 medium sized cloves and have a shelf life of 5-6 months.​

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Pyong yang Korean (Wonha)

Asiatic 
 

Pyong yang Korean (Wonha) is an Asiatic garlic variety. It comes from a village North of Pyongyang called “Wonha”. Each bulb has 4-7 delightful tasting cloves. Pefect for those that like heat but not long-lasting aftertaste. Stores well. Wonha is rare in North America. It has strong, sharp flavoured cloves, then mellows down leaving no aftertaste. Excellent for Korean dishes that use raw or lightly cooked garlic. Garlic used heavily in kimchi, marinades, and soups.

• Asiatic 

• 4–7 cloves per bulb

• Very bold and spicy when raw

• Sweetens quickly when roasted

• Excellent for Korean dishes that use raw or lightly cooked garlic

• Garlic used heavily in kimchi, marinades, and soups

• Leaves no aftertaste

• Stores well

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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.

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BoGatyr​

Marbled Purple Stripe

Like its cousin Metechi, Bogatyr is a large, mid to late summer hardneck. It has a strong and complex taste, with a rich garlicky flavour. Its flavour holds up during cooking. A delicious and satisfying culinary garlic. Metechi and Bogatyr are indistinguishable from each other except by dna analysis. An average bulb has 8-10 cloves and stores well for 6-8 months.

Bogatyr comes to us from Buckerfield in Salmon Arm, BC.

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Estonian Red

Marble Purple Stripe

 

Estonian Red is a real standouts in the hardneck world. It is usually classified in the Marbled Purple Stripe group. Originally from Estonia it has become popular among growers in northern climates. It thrives in cold climates (perfect for BC), it produces tall, sturdy scapes, bulbs size up well even in tough seasons and it’s resistant to many common garlic diseases. Estonian Red is known for its strong, full garlic flavour when raw and a touch of sweetness when roasted. Because of its strong flavour and large cloves, Estonian Red delicious when Roasted – Turns creamy, sweet, and spreadable. Soups & Stews - Adds depth without getting lost. Marinades & Rubs - Its heat stands up to rich meats. Garlic Scapes - The scapes are tender, flavourful, and perfect for pesto or grilling. It typically has 4–6 large cloves per bulb. It’s a favorite among garlic enthusiasts and small-scale growers. If you like varieties such as Music, Chesnok Red, or Georgian Fire, this sits in that same bold, satisfying category.

 

• Marble Purple Stripe

• 4–6 large cloves per bulb

• Cloves are plump, easy to peel, and beautifully streaked

• Bulbs have marbled purple skins

• Rich in flavour

• Cold-hardy

• Reliable and vigorous

• Stores well for a hardneck—often 4–6 months if cured properly

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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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Ginger Red

Marble Purple Stripe

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Ginger Red is classified as a Marble Purple Stripe. The name comes from its ginger coloured cloves. It is a hardneck garlic with warm and spicy flavours. The cloves are plump, easy to peel and have a strong aroma when crushed. You'll enjoy its warm, spicy heat and how it mellows when cooked. It’s a “flavour-forward” garlic - not shy at all. There are 5-7 medium to large cloves per bulb. Ginger Red is cold hardy and performs well in northern climates (BC, Prairies, northern US). Origins: 3 Bar Farms.

 

• Marble Purple Stripe

• Hardneck

• 5–7 Medium to large cloves per bulb

• Distinct ginger colored cloves

• Plump, easy to peel

• Strong aroma when crushed

• Raw spicy heat

• Mellows when cooked

• More complex than supermarket softnecks

• Cold hardy

• Performs well in northern climates (BC, Prairies, northern US)

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Shatili garlic

Marbled Purple Stripe

 

Shatili is classified as a Marbled Purple Stripe hardneck garlic. It is a quite rare heirloom variety from the Caucasus region — specifically associated with Shatili, a historic stone village in the mountains of northeastern Georgia. If you enjoy collecting unusual garlics, this one is a standout. Garlic from this region is prized for its resilience and flavor intensity. It’s a “chef’s garlic” with both heat and depth. It's bold, rich, and spicy when raw and sweetens beautifully when roasted. It usually has 6–9 medium to large cloves per bulb with strong flavourful scapes. Very cold tolerant (bred in high mountain climate). Thrives in northern regions. Good storage life – 5-7 months.

 

• Marble Purple Stripe

• Hardneck

• 6–9 medium to large cloves per bulb

• Strong scapes

• Striking marbled purple striping

• Very attractive bulbs (a favorite for display)

• Easy to peel (classic Marble Purple Stripe trait)

• Clove skins are tan, rose, or purple tinged

• Bold, rich, and spicy when raw

• Sweetens beautifully when roasted

• Excellent for both raw and cooked dishes

• Very cold tolerant (bred in high mountain climate)

• Thrives in northern regions

• Good storage (5–7 months)

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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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Big Boy 
Porcelain
 
Big Boy is a large Porcelain garlic, it is sweet to taste, similar to other Porcelains. On average there are 4 to 6 large cloves. And it stores up to 6 months. For planting Big Boy does extremely well in cold climates. Comes to us from John Boy Farms.
 

• Porcelain

• Sweet

• Cloves: 4 – 6

• Stores: 6 months

• Hardy cold climate planting

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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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Hungarian Hot

Porcelain

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Hungarian Hot is a great fit for Merritt’s climate and a strong choice if you like heat-forward garlic. A spicy, reliable hardneck that’s popular with growers who like heat and strong flavor. It has a strong raw heat — hotter than Music, similar to Georgian Fire and a deep, rich flavor when cooked. Ordinarily it has 4–6 cloves per bulb, and tall scapes. Very cold-hardy. Mid-season maturity. Stores for 6–8 months when stored properly. Performs extremely well in Merritt’s cold winters + hot dry summers

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• Porcelain group

• Hardneck

• 4–6 cloves per bulb

• Hot, sharp, and assertive

• Hotter than Music, similar to Georgian Fire

• Deep, rich flavor when cooked

• Very cold-hardy

• Mid-season maturity

• Reliable bulb formation even in variable spring weather

• Performs extremely well in Merritt’s cold winters + hot dry summers

• Stores for 6–8 months when stored properly.

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Newfoundland Tall

Porcelain

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Often written as (Newfoundland Tal, Newfoundland Tall, or Newfoundland “Tall”) is a rare, old-world heirloom garlic with a bit of mystery around it—exactly the kind of variety garlic collectors love. It’s not a commercial variety—you mostly find it through seed savers, small farms, or garlic festivals. Newfoundland Tall is believed to have been grown for generations in Newfoundland’s cool, maritime climate. Newfoundland Tall grow into tall, vigorous plants, (hence giving it the name). Newfoundland Tall tends to be strong and hot when raw. Rich, warm, and slightly sweet when roasted. If you enjoy varieties like Estonian Red, Music, or Fishlake #3, this one fits right in that bold, satisfying classic flavour category. Newfoundland Tall usually have 4–6 large cloves per bulb. It has an excellent cold tolerance making it perfect for places in British Columbia—especially interior regions like Merritt—it performs very well. Stores 4–6 months when stored properly.

 

• Porcelain

• Hardneck variety

• Tall, vigorous plants, (hence the name)

• Tall scapes that curl beautifully

• Usually 4–6 large cloves per bulb

• Strong, classic garlic flavour

• Strong and hot when raw

• Rich, warm, and slightly sweet when roasted

• Excellent cold tolerance

• Strong disease resistance

• Stores 4–6 months when cured properly

• In British Columbia—especially interior regions like Merritt—it performs very well.

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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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Deerfield

Purple Stripe
 

Deerfield is in the Purple Stripe category. It is a lesser known garlic variety among growers who collect heirlooms. It’s one of those cultivars that doesn’t show up in big catalogs but circulates through garlic festivals, and small farms—often because it performs reliably and tastes fantastic. It’s believed to have originated from a family heirloom line in the northeastern U.S. or Canada—hence the name “Deerfield,” which appears in several regions. Growers value it for the large, attractive bulbs, the strong, classic garlic flavour, excellent cold hardiness and reliable bulb size even in tough seasons. It's known for its hot, assertive heat when raw, rich, warm, slightly sweet flavour when roasted and a lingering, savory finish. Produces tall, sturdy scapes. Similar in strength to German White or Polish Jenn. Deerfield thrives in cold climates (excellent for BC) including Merritt. Deerfield have 8–12 cloves per bulb. They store well for 4-6 months when stored properly.
 

• Purple Stripe

• Typically 8–12 cloves per bulb

• Produces tall, sturdy scapes

• Bulbs are white to lightly purple blushed

• Hot, assertive heat when raw

• Rich, warm, slightly sweet flavour when roasted

• A lingering, savory finish

• It thrives in cold climates (excellent for BC)

• If you’re growing in Merritt, Deerfield will feel right at home.

• Bulbs size up consistently

• Shows good disease resistance

• Handles variable weather well

• It’s a “garlic lover’s garlic,” similar in strength to German White or Polish Jenn.

• Stores 4–6 months when cured properly

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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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Never Die 
Purple Stripe

 

Never Die is a Purple Stripe garlic variety. It is a robust and hardy variety that will last through the cold winter months. Never Die has 8-9 cloves per bulb and produces a medium to hot smack of delicious flavour. It has strong disease resistance, consistent bulb formation and good storage life. Ideal for growrs who want a dependable garlic without a lot of fuss.

 

Purple stripe
8-9 cloves per bulb
Medium to hot delicious flavour 
Good in Cold climate
Strong disease resistance
Good storage lif

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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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Brown Saxon

Rocambole​​

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Brown Saxon is a quite rare heirloom variety, and it’s one that shows up mostly among serious garlic collectors and small specialty farms. Brown Saxon is classified as a Rocambole hardneck garlic. Rocamboles are famous for, exceptional, complex flavour, rich aroma and easy to peel cloves. Brown Saxon is considered a flavour forward variety. Typically 8–12 cloves per bulb. Produces sturdy scapes. Brown Saxon is deep, rich, and spicy. It has a strong heat when raw and smooth buttery sweetness when roasted. Often described as “old world garlic flavour”. Rocamboles are widely considered the best tasting garlics, and Brown Saxon is no exception.

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• Rocambole

• Hardneck

• Deep, rich, and spicy

• Strong heat when raw

• Smooth, buttery sweetness when roasted

• Often described as “old world garlic flavour”

• Typically 8–12 cloves per bulb

• Clove skins are brown, copper, or reddish-bronze

• Extremely easy to peel

• Strong aroma when crushed

• Produces sturdy scapes

• Thrives in cold winters and warm summers

• Earlier harvest than Purple Stripes

• Stores 4–6 months (typical for Rocamboles)

 

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

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Rootdown Rocambole

Rocambole

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Rootdown Rocambole is a cold-hardy, full-flavoured garlic. It has 8-10 cloves and is full of strong garlic flavour, heat that smoothes out when roasted giving it a sweet finish. You will have curly scapes in spring. Best performance is seen in cold climates Originally grown by Rootdown Organic Farm (a Canadian grower).

 

• Rocambole

• Typically 8–10 cloves, medium to large

• Skins peel easily (classic Rocambole trait)

• Rich, complex flavor

• Curly scapes in spring

• Grows best in cold climates

• Excellent for sautéing, roasting, and raw dishes where garlic intensity matters

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Tallinn Garlic

Rocamble

Regions of Estonia have local garlic varieties, but the phrase “Tallinn garlic” isn’t a widely recognized official cultivar name like “Rocambole” in agricultural databases. There isn’t a variety officially called “Tallinn garlic.” However there are some local heirloom garlic types grown around Tallinn that might get that sort of casual nickname. Since “Tallinn garlic” isn’t an official variety, the closest real match grown in Estonia is Estonian Red, a well-known local hardneck garlic. Estonian garlic varieties tend to have fewer, but very large cloves usually 4-7. This garlic is strong initially but has a light sweet aftertaste. Because it’s strong when raw, it works well in: Garlic butter, Pickles, Aioli. Because it becomes sweet and rich when cooked, it’s great for: Roasting whole cloves, Meat dishes (especially Game), Stews, Rye-bread toppings, Slow-cooked dishes, Sautéed mushrooms. Because the cloves are large, it’s often used for: Slicing, Crushing, Roasting whole cloves as a side dish

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• Rocambole

• 4–7 cloves per bulb.

• It has a strong initial bite with a light sweet aftertaste

• This versatile garlic works well raw, sautéed, or roasted If someone casually says “Tallinn garlic” meaning garlic grown in Estonia, the most accurate estimate based on real Estonian varieties is:

• Medium-hot - But not the hottest type.

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Ukranian

Rocambole

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Ukrainian is crisp and crunchy full flavoured and spicy with a warm rich but light aftertaste. This garlic will be excellent for salads and pesto among other raw uses. Also used in making Pampushky (Ukrainian Garlic Bread). Expect 8 to 12 cloves in each bulb. Can be stored for 5 to 6 months.

• How to Say Garlic in Ukrainian часниk (chasnyk)

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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 e 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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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).​​​

Czech Broadleaf

Unclassified

Softneck garlic (though sometimes mistaken for Marbled Purple Stripe)

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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.

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• 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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Chef's Blend Culinary Garlic

​Mixture

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1 pound bag jof mixed small bulbs great for culinary uses.

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Also available: Majestic, Spanish Roja, Metechi, French Rocamble, Yugoslavian, Corpathian Red, Mountaintop, German Porcelain, Music, White Russian, Creole Red, Northern Quebec, Georgian Fire, Russian Red Rocamble, Rose de Lautrec, Dukhobor Russian, Killarney Red, Sakura, Asian Tempest, Thai Purple, Maiskij, Fish Lake 23, French Porcelain, Deep Purple, Dan's Italian, Mennonite, Ukranian Malnev, German Red

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Please ask if you don't see the variety you are looking for as there may be more inthe trailer.

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