Types of Garlic

Types of Garlic

Before you start selecting which variety of garlic you want, you should understand the types that are available.  While there are many varieties of garlic, there are two main types -Softneck and Hardneck. Softneck Garlic does not produce a scape, has a soft/flexible stem so it is good for braiding. This type does well in […]

Sow and Grow Garlic

Sow and Grow Garlic

While you can plant garlic cloves in the spring, fall is the best time to plant garlic.  I typically plant garlic cloves between mid October through early November.  I am looking for the temperatures to be round 50℉ or cooler during the day which is usually later in October or early November in Pittsburgh, PA. […]

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 […]