Garlic -- hardneck vs softneck
 

Hardnecks ... have much larger cloves, easier to peel, you get a nice scape to saute, and I think they have much better flavor.

Softnecks ... store a bit longer, 8-12 months, vice 6-10 mos for hardnecks.

Why would I even consider softnecks? What am I missing here?

J

They are easier to braid... other than that, I prefer the hardnecks in every way.

Soft neck or artichoke garlic does better in the deep south.

Most hard neck doesn’t do that well here.

Im going to plant Creole Garlic next year.

Worth

I plant hardneck in the fall. And I could plant softneck in the spring if I needed more. I do have some I stored that are starting to sprout. I'd put them right in the ground if it wasn't so muddy.

Pretty braids for selling or storing them I guess... :)

Lisa

"Bartender! Don't give J anymore of what the gentleman on the floor just had." :-)

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Earl: Does that mean you're a softneck fan? What am I missing?

J

Worth- I planted Creole garlic this year. I have a terrible time growing garlic in my raised beds. I have found that I have to mulch a ton to keep the soil from drying out (which I didn't do). We have had a terrible drought this winter and spring and even the Creoles didn't do so hot. I will try again next year because I a convinced one of these years I'll figure out the perfect combination of steps... Fresh garlic is SO good!

Tiffanie