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Soilsniffer · March 31, 2007

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

March 31, 2007	#1
Soilsniffer Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: z7, Richmond VA Posts: 187	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 __________________ Identifying garlic is done mostly by consensus. Many are like trying to identify the difference between twins.