Garlic Varieties

Montana Zemo Garlic

In addition to Chesnok Red Garlic, I am growing Montana Zemo Garlic. . . Features: 1) Since this type of garlic grows well in Montana, you know it will grow well in Pittsburgh, PA! 2) Montana Zemo Garlic is a hardneck type of garlic that is in the porcelain family. 3) The large white bulb […]

Garlic Varieties

Chesnok Red Garlic

I’ve been growing Chesnok Red Garlic for quite a few years. I saved two of my bulbs from last year to plant this fall. Features: 1) This variety is great for cooking and baking as it holds its medium hot flavor. 2) Chesnok Red Garlic is a hardneck type of garlic that is in the […]

Garlic Varieties

Nootka Rose Garlic

I previously shared that I planted Inchelium Red Garlic.  Today’s article is about another variety of garlic called Nootka Rose. Features: 1) Nootka Rose (a softneck type of garlic) is known for storing the longest at 9 to 12 month. 2) While the cloves are layered like an artichoke garlic, it is a silverskin garlic. […]