We frequently get questions about which garlic can be planted. Many people make a distinction between ‘seed’ garlic – planting stock and ‘culinary’ garlic — only for eating. The reality is: All garlic can be planted and will grow unless it’s been treated with a growth inhibitor. When planting garlic for the first time, we […]
Resources
Garlic Variety Descriptions Including a Brief Variety Overview
OVERVIEW There are literally hundreds of named garlic varieties! However, they all divide into two subspecies typically called hardneck and softneck. The farther north you plant, the easier it is to grow hardneck garlics and the farther south you plant the easier it is to grow softneck garlics. What people call supermarket garlic is usually […]
Tips on Storing Garlic
Short Answer: We suggest you store your garlic in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place in a well-ventilated container such as mesh or paper. We often just store them in a clay bowl on the kitchen counter. Keep them away from any direct sunlight and don’t use the refrigerator. Longer Answer: Think of garlic as Goldilocks […]
Bloat Nematode
We strongly urge anyone interested in growing garlic to only buy from a grower that has had their garlic tested for Bloat Nematode and understands the basics of how Bloat Nematode is acquired and spread. Plum Creek Garlic gets tested every year by the University of Minnesota Plant Disease Clinic. We tested negative for 2025 […]