Garlic, an Edible Biography by Robin Cherry

Author:Robin Cherry
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Shambhala

Softnecks (Allium sativum sativum)

Softneck garlics have a soft central stem surrounded by several layers of cloves. They are non-bolting, which means they don’t produce scapes or flowers. They’re easy to grow and thrive in varying soils and climates. Softnecks produce large bulbs and make lovely braids. These garlics are especially long lasting and when stored properly can last up to ten months. They tend to be either very mild or very hot (and cold winters produce hotter bulbs).

Artichokes

Artichoke strains are very vigorous and large bulbed; they are the easiest variety to grow and grow well in warm climates. The most common Artichoke varieties are California Early and California Late, the varieties grown by Christopher Ranch in Gilroy. (Christopher Ranch is responsible for most of the garlic grown in the United States.) Artichokes are named for their configuration of several overlapping layers of cloves, reminiscent of an actual artichoke. Many Artichoke strains have three to five clove layers containing twelve to twenty total cloves and an average shelf life of seven to eight months.

California Early California Early and California Late are the juggernauts of the commercial garlic-growing industry, and it’s easy to see why. California Early adapts well to a variety of climates, matures early (as its name suggests), and stores well. Most bulbs have four layers of cloves and ten to fourteen cloves per bulb. The bulbs can be huge and the inner cloves are not annoyingly small as they can be in other varieties. The mild flavor makes it suitable for a wide range of tastes. As bacon is frequently the gateway meat for former vegetarians, California Early is a gateway garlic.

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