{"product_id":"hardneck-softneck-starter-seed-garlic-sampler","title":"Hardneck \u0026 Softneck Starter – Seed Garlic Sampler","description":"\u003cp\u003eA good starting point for growers who want to compare hardneck and softneck types side by side. This sampler includes one quarter pound each of Music (Porcelain hardneck) and Inchelium Red (Artichoke softneck), giving you roughly 8 to 12 seed cloves per variety depending on bulb size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusic is our most popular variety: big, firm cloves with a full garlic flavor that holds up in cooking and cures well for winter storage. Inchelium Red is milder and sweeter, ideal if you want garlic that stores through spring or you'd like to try your hand at braiding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing both in the same season is a practical way to learn which type suits your kitchen and your soil. New to growing garlic? See our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/clove-by-clove\/how-to-grow-garlic-a-complete-guide-from-planting-to-harvest\"\u003ecomplete growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e for step-by-step planting instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen Your Order Arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the garlic from the shipping box as soon as it arrives. Store in a dry, open-air location with good airflow. Do not leave it sealed in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are in a warm-winter region (zones 8 and warmer), refrigerate your seed garlic for 6 to 8 weeks at 35 to 40 degrees F before planting. See our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/clove-by-clove\/how-to-refrigerate-seed-garlic-before-planting-and-why-vernalization-matters-in-warm-climates\"\u003evernalization guide\u003c\/a\u003e for full instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping now.\u003c\/strong\u003e Order now to lock in your favorite varieties — several are already low in stock or sold out for the season and won't be restocked until next year. Orders ship within about a week of purchase, so there's no advantage to waiting. If your planting date is later and you'd like your order timed accordingly, just add a note at checkout. Free shipping on orders $60+. Grown pesticide-free in the Willamette Valley, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Earthwise Garlic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45384466300975,"sku":null,"price":18.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1958\/1487\/files\/PicIncheliumBraid_ae4228ca-f7c2-4e1c-8040-aae8e8ffb61f.jpg?v=1781376051","url":"https:\/\/earthwisegarlic.com\/products\/hardneck-softneck-starter-seed-garlic-sampler","provider":"Earthwise Garlic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}