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Siberian

Siberian

Siberian

Med to large heads of hard- neck garlic with 3-4 large cloves
Good full flavor that is not overpowering. Mild when cooked, hot when raw
Has one of the highest concentrations of allicin (possible health benefits)
Good storage
Grown in No Amer for many years; originally from Russia

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Siberian

Siberian

Med to large heads of hard-neck garlic with 4-6 cloves
Flavorful, complex medium hot garlic. Spicy when raw; hot and aromatic when cooked
Stores well - up to 9 months in the right conditions
Reportedly migrated from Italy in 1980s

Metechi

Siberian

Armenian

Medium to large heads of hard-neck garlic with 4-5 cloves
Raw, fiery garlic taste when raw. Mellows somewhat when cooked, but retains a big garlic taste.
From the Republic of Georgia, where it is called Shevlisi

Armenian

Chesnok Red

Armenian

Med to large heads of hard-neck garlic with 3-4 cloves
Richly flavored with a healthy bite. Good baking taste. Earthy, intense flavor when raw; rich and full bodied when cooked.
Long storage

Chesnok Red

Chesnok Red

Chesnok Red

Small to med heads of hard-neck garlic with 7-8 cloves
Good sharp aroma and lingering flavor.
Sweet & tasty when cooked.
A national taste test winner for best baked garlic
Stores well for 8-9 months
From the Republic of Georgia

Inchelium

Chesnok Red

Chesnok Red

Med to large head of soft-neck garlic with 12-20 cloves
A mild pungent taste with a medium level of spiciness
Top rated taste for soft-neck garlic
Good storage
Heirloom garlic said to be traced to Native American roots

Italian Purple - Not available 2020

Italian Purple - Not available 2020

Italian Purple - Not available 2020

Medium sized head of hard-necked garlic with 6-10 cloves
Strong & rich spiciness. Lingers on the palate. Not overly hot when cooked
Believed to have originated in Italy, but grown in No Am since the early 20th century

Russian Red

Italian Purple - Not available 2020

Italian Purple - Not available 2020

Med to large head of hard-necked garlic with 6-10 cloves
Strong complex garlic flavor with warm sweet aftertaste
Storage is shorter than other varieties
Reportedly brought to Canada in early 1900s by Russian immigrants

Asian Tempest

Italian Purple - Not available 2020

Asian Tempest

Small to med heads of hard-neck garlic with 5-7 cloves
Intensely hot, with a spiciness that lingers. When cooked hotness fades into a sweet & tangy flavor similar to a sweet pepper.
Stores well
Believed to have originated in So Korea & brought to No Am after the Korean War