Here at Crazy Horse Gourmet Garlic Farm, hardneck and softneck garlic are both grown
of which each have many varieties with their own characteristics. Below is a list of what will be available in 2012 and will
be updated soon
Bavarian Purple - porcelain
This is one of the largest bulbs grown here, the size of this bulb was nothing short of amazing with large cloves
to match. It has a spicy flavor that holds up well in cooking especially when roasted. Grows very well in northern
climates. I believe this is a duplicate of Music
Bogatyr - marbled purple stripe
Originally
from the Moscow area; some of the largest bulbs of the can be grown, 5 - 7 fat cloves. Strong, bold and hot raw, it's
proving to be a very popular variety. One of the largest storing purple stripes, 6 - 8 months. Grows very well
in northern climates as well as in the south where the flavor becomes hotter especially when raw.
Burgundy - Creole
Medium to large bulbs with 8 - 10 cloves. One of the prettiest varieties. As you peel away the white
bulb wrappers , you start to see the deep rose color of the clove wrappers. Flavorful with little heat. Creoles are
best suited for mild winters and southern climates. I tried it anyway and bulb size was decent.
Chinese
Purple - turban
Bulbs of this variety have the unique turban
shape. I was pleasantly surprised to harvest really nice size bulbs from small plants. Bold, garlic taste with
immediate heat. It grows very well in northern climates and also likes the southern environment too. This is one
of the longer storing garlics of this group.
Cuban Purple - Creole
Rich flavor with very little hotness when raw, excellent for eating raw and
in salsas, pesto, etc. Bulbs were on the small side. I'll see if it adapts to climate here. It's being a bit tempermental
this year. Suited for southern climates.
Georgian Crystal - porcelain
Beautiful smooth satin white wrappers covering large, fat cloves. Like
most Porcelains, it has a high allicin content. Approx 4 - 6 cloves per bulb. Rich yet mild flavor. Grows very
well in northen climates
Korean Mountain - Asiatic (pictured on the home page)
A very early, very pretty bulb with purple blotches on the outside bulb wrap with good sized cloves.
Surprisingly, long storing for one of the first to be harvested. I planted cloves early November and 3 weeks later,
they sprouted through the mulch!
Persian Star, (aka Samarkand) - standard purple stripe (pictured on the home page with the blue ribbon)
Vivid colors of purple start to show as the outer wrappers are peeled away from elongated
cloves. Strong , complex garlicky flavor with a nice bite; one of the absolute best for roasting, it has a slightly
sweet, nutty flavor.
Spanish Roja - rocambole
Prized by chefs for its classic rich flavor; strong, spicy and hot that holds up well in cooking.
Another variety that is great for roasting; it keeps it's great flavor. Grows very well in cold climates
Zemo - porcelain
Grows very well in northern climates,
highly regarded by chefs for its strong pleasant flavor that has a little bite. Clove wrappers are light tan with pinkish
coloring and lines cover some of the largest cloves; 4 - 5 per bulb.
Lorz Italian - softneck, artichoke
sub-variety
Bulbs of 3" plus are not out of the question.
Has more purple color on the outer wrappers than other softnecks. Outside layer of cloves are big and not that many
very small cloves in the middle. In an informal taste test, it was chosen as the best for garlic flavor after roasting.
Long storing variety.
Island Star - softneck, artichoke sub-variety
I grew this variety for the first time this year and was not disappointed with the
yield or the large bulb size. Originally from the San Juan Islands it can withstand cooler climates. Said to have
a robust, sweet flavor.
Mild French
- softneck, silverskin
Orignally grown in Texas and well adapted
for hot, southern climates. Don't let the name fool you; taste can be hot and aggressive especially when grown in cooler,
northern climates. Clove wrapprs are a blushing pink to rose. Matures earlier than other silverskins.
