Garlic Connoisseur's Sampler Pack

Step into the aromatic world of garlic with our specially curated Garlic Connoisseur's Sampler Pack. Offering a gourmet selection of three hardneck garlic varieties, this pack provides both novices and aficionados a unique opportunity to explore and compare the distinct flavors, aromas, and culinary attributes of each type.

SHIPPING INFO: Seed garlic will start shipping in early October.

Inside the Sampler Pack:

1. Music Garlic: This Italian native, brought to North American grounds by Canadian farmer Al Music in the 1980s, sings with a full-bodied flavor. Celebrated for its cold-hardiness and generous cloves, the Music Garlic has played a beautiful tune in our gardens for over a decade.

2. Norquay: If you grew German White with us last year, Norquay is the closest thing to it in our 2026 selection. You can expect the same Porcelain type with large, easy-to-peel cloves and bold flavor.

3. Jachlo: Jachlo is a Purple Stripe hardneck garlic with Eastern European origins, and it's one of the more visually striking varieties you'll find. The bulb wrappers show vivid purple streaking that makes it stand out in the garden and at the market. Flavor-wise, Purple Stripe varieties are widely regarded as some of the best-tasting garlic you can grow, particularly for roasting.

Features:

• Grown using natural methods:  Free from synthetic chemicals, this garlic benefits from the holistic approach of regenerative systems, which enriches the soil, invigorates plant growth and preserves a balanced ecosystem.
• Bulb Details: Anticipate approximately 6-8 bulbs per pound, translating to 30-40 cloves. This quantity suffices to plant around 15-20 linear feet with a 6” spacing.
• Inspected & Clean: Rest easy knowing each bulb undergoes meticulous inspection, ensuring they're free from mites and other diseases.

Growing Instructions:

1. Planting Time: Best results are achieved when cloves are planted in fall, about 4-6 weeks before the onset of frost. Many growers swear by Columbus Day.
2. Spacing: Space cloves 4-6 inches apart and 3-4 rows per bed 6-8" between rows.
3. Depth: Each clove should be positioned with its pointed end skywards, buried roughly 2 inches deep.
4. Care: Regular watering is paramount, more so during dry stretches. Mulching proves advantageous for moisture retention and inhibiting weeds.
5. Harvest: By mid-summer, when most of the lower leaves adopt a brownish hue, it's harvest time. Extract with care by digging and subsequently allow the garlic to cure in a location offering both dryness and ventilation.