First time growing garlic...What types to grow in MN?

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befulina Northfield, MN Aug 08, 2008

Hi everyone!
I'm planning on planting my first crop of garlic this fall. I'd really like a variety that stores well. Can anyone suggest good hardneck varieties that will store for 6+ months? Or what I'm really wondering about: Is there a soft-neck variety that's hardy to zone 3-4? I'd appreciate any advice! I go through so much garlic, I'd love to be able to grow my own! Thanks!

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ZZsBabiez Lodi, CA(Zone 9b) Aug 08, 2008

I'm going to grow garlic for the first time too... I've seen this site referenced before and it's great for info!

http://www.gourmetgarlicgardens.com/

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darius So.App.Mtns., United States(Zone 5b) Aug 09, 2008

I list a lot of hardnecks in this article with some info. on taste, size, storage, etc.
http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/1030/

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lavender4ever (Louise) Palm Bay, FL(Zone 9b) Aug 09, 2008

I have a german red often called a serpent garlic. It has been growing here on this property since 1915. It grows without any special care and I just used the last of last years crop. I always let some set topsets and some increase by the splitting of the bulbs. The ones I want to harvest for the year I cut the scapes off of and harvest in July when the foliage dies and starts to dry. It is pungent lovely garlic! Look for a german red for hardiness and great growth rate! I even have it in my flowerbeds for the interesting serpent like scapes they produce.

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befulina Northfield, MN Aug 11, 2008

Thanks! I think I'll be trying the German Extra Hardy...sounds like it'll survive our Minnesota winters! I appreciate all the advice!

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