There is softneck garlic, which is what we grow in California and wherever winters are mild; it is recommended for growing in USDA climate zones 6 and above. And then there is hardneck garlic ...

Here's why: There are two main types of garlic: hardneck and softneck. Each has its benefits: Hardneck garlic: This variety produces a stiff central stalk and tends to do well in colder climates.

There is softneck garlic, which is what we grow in California and wherever winters are mild; it is recommended for growing in USDA climate zones 6 and above. And then there is hardneck garlic which is ...

Here's why: Hardneck garlic: This variety produces a stiff central stalk and tends to do well in colder climates. It also produces garlic scapes, which are an edible delicacy in their own right.

What Is Elephant Garlic? Think of elephant garlic as a cross between regular garlic and a leek. Flavor-wise, it is most ...

garlic may be ready to harvest a bit earlier in warmer climates. If you grow hardneck garlic varieties, you can harvest edible garlic scapes while you wait for your garlic bulbs to mature. Scapes are ...

"I'm on a waiting list to get some Egyptian walking garlic seeds but haven't scored any yet. We typically plant hardneck garlic because it seems to do better than the softneck." Softneck garlic is ...