Softneck

Developed by California growers, this reliable, popular softneck is for everyone who loves a mild but true garlic flavor. The generous sized cloves slip apart easily and the heads are perfect for roasting whole.

These handsome heads are white-skinned with occasional pink blush. Good choice for harvesting early as "green garlic." Mature heads are perfect for braiding. Early maturity.

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1/2 lb. bag (3-6 full heads) / Softneck

Originally from Italy, this classic favorite is always widely grown in Gilroy, California, known as the “garlic capital” of the world. Italian Early’s big, white bulbs have purple streaks at their base and large, milky-white, spicy cloves. Its well rounded flavor enhances every recipe.

This is a good variety for making garlic braids to store your harvest or give as gifts. Italian Early is better adapted to mild climates and summer heat than many other garlic varieties. Ready to harvest early and an excellent keeper. Early-season maturity.

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1/2 lb. bag (3-6 full heads) / Softneck

This late maturing variety will nicely extend your garlic harvest and is well worth waiting for. The rounded, medium size bulbs have cream colored, tight wrapper skins that keep the fat garlic cloves inside them fresh. Italian Late has a balanced flavor with medium heat and spiciness.

You can rely on Italian Late for consistent good flavor and longer keeping than other softneck garlics. Grow Italian Late for an extended fresh garlic season.
Late-season maturity.

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1/2 lb. bag (3-6 full heads) / Softneck

Classified as the "Creole type" garlic with origins in Spain. Mexican Pearl hails from the Sonora area of Mexico. This very productive variety behaves like a softneck in southern climates and like a hardneck in northern climates. The handsome heads get good protection from their attractive pearly white wrapper leaves; inside you'll find big, plump, creamy-colored cloves.

When used raw, Mexican Pearl is distinctively full flavored, warm and spicy, but roasted or used in cooked dishes, its flavor mellows, becomes more nutty and sweetens. It's wonderful to use in slow cooked dishes such as soups, stews, beans, roasting meat or poultry dishes. Or simply cut the top off a whole head to slowly roast to succulent perfection.

While it will grow happily all over the country, we particularly recommend Mexican Pearl for southern climates where it can take intense direct sun better than most other varieties.

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1/2 lb. bag (3-6 full heads) / Softneck

This Northwest heirloom garlic hails originally from the San Juan Islands in Washington. It is a handsome garlic with medium to large bulbs, often streaked in rosy-red. Nootka Rose offers garlic lovers strong spicy flavor, delicious aroma and some real heat.

Nootka Rose grows reliably and sizes up nicely. These handsome bulbs with their robust flavor are a favorite of garlic lovers who love to cook. The bulbs keep very well for prolonged enjoyment at the table. Late-season maturity.

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1/2 lb. bag (3-6 full heads) / Softneck