Grow Your Own Delicious Garlic

Tired of bland, store-bought garlic? Our California Softneck Garlic offers a superior flavor experience. Imagine adding freshly harvested garlic and its vibrant green shoots to your favorite dishes. This easy-to-grow variety provides a rewarding gardening experience and a delicious culinary ingredient. Our current crop has huge cloves, so more like 6-8 cloves per bulb. These can change with the crop.

These large, plump softneck bulbs have papery skins and plenty of creamy-white cloves bursting with excellent, spicy-hot flavor. They are incredibly easy to grow and very productive, adapting well to various climates. Cultivate and store them as you would onions, ensuring a bountiful harvest. Enjoy the unique and robust flavor of homegrown California Softneck Garlic in all your culinary creations. Each bulb contains approximately 6-8 cloves, ready to be planted and nurtured.

Key Benefits of Growing Your Own Garlic:

• Superior Flavor: Experience the intense, spicy-hot flavor that store-bought garlic simply can’t match.
• Fresh Green Shoots: Use the beautiful green garlic shoots to add color and flavor to your cooking.
• Easy to Grow: This adaptable softneck variety thrives in various climates and is suitable for beginner gardeners.
• Productive Harvest: Enjoy a bountiful supply of large, plump garlic bulbs from your own garden.
• Natural Pest Control: Garlic is known to deter certain garden pests, contributing to a healthier garden ecosystem.

Planting Guide:

Fall Planting:

• Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
• Zone 5: Early to Mid September
• Zone 6: Mid September
• Zone 7: Mid to Late September
• Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

Spring Planting:

• Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
• Zone 5: Late April to Early May
• Zone 6: Mid to Late April
• Zone 7: Early to Mid April
• Zone 8: Late March to Early April
• Zone 9, 10: Late March

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How many cloves are typically in each bulb of California Softneck Garlic? Our current crop yields approximately 6-8 large cloves per bulb, though this number can vary slightly.
2. What USDA hardiness zones are suitable for growing this garlic? This variety thrives in zones 3-9, making it adaptable to a wide range of climates.
3. How much sunlight does California Softneck Garlic need? This garlic requires full sun, meaning at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
4. When is the best time to plant California Softneck Garlic? You can plant it in the fall or early spring, depending on your USDA zone. Refer to the planting guide above for specific timing.
5. How long does it take for the garlic to mature and be ready for harvest? California Softneck Garlic typically matures in about 120 days from planting.