{"product_id":"norquay-garlic","title":"Norquay Garlic","description":"\u003cp\u003eNorquay is a Porcelain hardneck garlic variety with Canadian roots. It originated in Alberta and was selected specifically for its performance in cold northern climates. It is \u003cem\u003every \u003c\/em\u003ehardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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. It's sourced from August's Harvest, a family-run farm in Gads Hill, Ontario that has been growing and supplying certified seed garlic for over 30 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING INFO: \u003c\/strong\u003eSeed garlic starts shipping in early October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Norquay Garlic?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🧄 Big, Bold Porcelain Cloves: \u003c\/strong\u003eNorquay produces large, tight bulbs with 4–6 fat cloves each—easy to peel and full of that classic, spicy garlic flavor that shines raw or roasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❄️ Exceptional Cold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Originally developed in Alberta, this variety is about as cold-hardy as garlic gets, and a reliable performer in northern gardens with tough winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eCanadian-Grown Seed Stock: \u003c\/strong\u003eOur garlic this year is sourced from August's Harvest in Ontario, an operation with over three decades of experience supplying quality hardneck varieties across North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱\u003cstrong\u003e Plant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardneck garlic \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant: \u003c\/strong\u003eFall, 4–6 weeks before the ground freezes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-summer (typically July-August), when the lower 3–4 leaves have browned but 5–6 upper leaves are still green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil: \u003c\/strong\u003eRich, well-draining soil with good fertility. 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