Here are the types of garlics I am selling Sept 1st thru Sept 8th, with the color code that goes with each garlic. Remember that the colors change slightly from week to week.
• Siberian- An
outstanding strain originally grown by peasants for market. The fat, dark brown
cloves peel easily and taste strong. Good in stir fry, soups, stews and potato
dishes. Will store through December.
ORANGE
• Tzan -Also
called “Mexican Red” Superb Taste &
EASY to Peel! Tangy &
flavorful with pasta and with veggies, hummus. A delicious raw garlic,
too. Stores to Nov. YELLOW
• Inchelium Red- Softneck that is excellent for
roasting. Discovered on the
Colville Indian Reservation in Washington State. One of the best-tasting
softneck garlics with a mild but lingering flavor. Stores til January. RED
• Guatemalan- A
flavorful, mild garlic that
compliments veggies, hummous and bruschetta. Pretty on the inside with 6-8 large burgundy cloves. Easy to
peel. Stores to Oct. BROWN
• Chesnok Red-
Excellent-tasting hard neck garlic, originally from the Republic of Georgia.
Earthy lingering flavor with a unique zesty bite. One of the best baking and
cooking garlics. Will store through December. PINK
• Persian Star-
Spicy, exotic, and very flavorful. Try on salads, in dips or in pesto. Great
with green beans and veggies! Slice thinly and serve on crackers. Originally
from Uzbekistan. Stores through December.
GREEN
• Malaysian -So
mild and sweet, you can enjoy it without cooking it. Makes smooth aioli, baba
ganoush, and hummus. Original seedstock from Malaysia. A very easy to peel
rocambole variety. Stores to October.
GREY
• Shantung
Purple- Extra-flavorful chinese Turban has 6-8 beautiful rose and beige cloves.
Cook for a strong earthy flavor, or eat raw for a fiery heat! Stores thu
Oct. PURPLE
• Chicago
Italian- A great-tasting garlic with a spicy aftertaste when sliced raw. Perfect for dips, pesto and garlic bread (see back). Nutty
and smooth when cooked. Easy to
peel. Stores thru October. BLACK
• German Extra
Hardy- Great raw! Slice thin on crackers. An addictive garlic taste, with full
flavor. Big, easy to peel cloves. For cooking put in at end of heating. Keeps
to Nov. BLUE
