Garlic Varieties We Grow
Earthwise Garlic grows bold heirloom garlic in Coburg, Oregon — just north of Eugene. Each variety is carefully selected for vibrant flavor, strong yields, and performance in Pacific Northwest conditions. All six are grown pesticide-free from ODA-inspected seed stock.
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Music – Reliable All-Around Garlic
Type: Porcelain Hardneck | Heat: Mild-Medium | Cloves per bulb: 4-6 | Storage: ~6 months
Approx. per 1/4 lb: 9 cloves (~1.5 bulbs) | Per 1 lb: 36 cloves (~6 bulbs)
Music is our most popular variety, and for good reason. Large, beautifully formed bulbs with fat cloves that peel easily. The flavor is rich and savory with a gentle warming heat that does not overpower. If you have never grown garlic before, start here.
Georgian Fire – Bold & Spicy Heat
Type: Porcelain Hardneck | Heat: Very Hot | Cloves per bulb: 4-6 | Storage: 6-8 months
Approx. per 1/4 lb: 8 cloves (~1.3 bulbs) | Per 1 lb: 34 cloves (~5 bulbs)
Georgian Fire is for garlic lovers who actually want to feel it. This Porcelain hardneck delivers bold, spicy heat that is complex and lingering. Intense in stir-fries, chili, spicy pasta, and any dish where garlic is meant to be noticed. Limited quantity remaining.
Ukrainian Red – Easy Peel, Classic Flavor
Type: Rocambole Hardneck | Heat: Medium | Cloves per bulb: 10-12 | Storage: 4-6 months
Approx. per 1/4 lb: 23 cloves (~3.3 bulbs) | Per 1 lb: 93 cloves (~13 bulbs)
Ukrainian Red is the garlic for cooks who go through a lot of it. Known for how easy it peels — the papery skin slips off cleanly. Bold, classic flavor with a mellow earthy heat. Almost sold out.
Donostia Red – Rare Gourmet Hardneck
Type: Creole Hardneck | Heat: Spicy | Cloves per bulb: 8-12 | Storage: 9-10 months
Approx. per 1/4 lb: 14 cloves (~1.7 bulbs) | Per 1 lb: 56 cloves (~7 bulbs)
One of the rarest garlic varieties in North America. Originally from the Basque region of Spain, Donostia Red has elegant bulbs with stunning deep purple-red cloves. Bold, spicy flavor when raw that mellows into rich, full-bodied depth when cooked. Our 2026 hardneck grand champion.
Inchelium Red – Mild & Long Storage
Type: Artichoke Softneck | Heat: Mild | Cloves per bulb: 12-18 | Storage: 6-9 months
Approx. per 1/4 lb: 12 cloves (~1.1 bulbs) | Per 1 lb: 48 cloves (~4 bulbs)
Inchelium Red won a garlic taste test at Rodale Kitchens. Mild, sweet, and surprisingly layered — without any harsh heat or sharp bite. Our 2026 softneck champion. Great for braiding.
Lorz Italian – Great for Braiding & Storage
Type: Artichoke Softneck | Heat: Mild | Cloves per bulb: 12-18 | Storage: 6-9 months
Approx. per 1/4 lb: 14 cloves (~1.3 bulbs) | Per 1 lb: 55 cloves (~5 bulbs)
An heirloom with a long history in Italian-American growing traditions. Mild, slightly sweet flavor, flexible tops perfect for braiding, and solid storage into the following spring. Almost sold out.
Clove and bulb counts are approximate and vary bulb to bulb, season to season.
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