Heirloom Varieties Of Garlic

Question

Looking for a Hardneck Variety of Garlic for Zone 6B. I want what I believe is Heirloom, which is to say the harvested bulbs could be used to produce the exact same Garlic variety when re-planted. It is my understanding that some varieties may be crosses or hybrids and will not necessarily re-grow the same variety. I am interested in Chesnok Red but can not determine if it is an heirloom. German-Extra hardy and Spanish Roja seem to suggest they are heirloom.

Answer 1

You have many to choose from! Here are some articles on some of the most common heirloom cultivars available:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/garlic/california-early-garlic-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/garlic/lorz-garlic-growing.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/garlic/growing-california-late-garlic.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/garlic/applegate-garlic-care.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/garlic/purple-stripe-garlic-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/garlic/growing-polish-hardneck-garlic.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/garlic/kettle-river-giant-garlic.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/garlic/different-types-of-garlic.htm