Buy Certified Organic Garlic Seed

Pre-Order your Garlic Now! Orders Begin Shipping in September

Our most common customer comment is “We will never buy store bought garlic again.”

Buy Certified Organic Softneck Garlic

Discover and buy certified organic softneck garlic—enjoy the mild flavors and long-storing bulbs for your garden today.

Organic Susanville Garlic Softneck Garlic Variety Basaltic Farms

Susanville

Organic Sicilian Artichoke Garlic Softneck Garlic Variety Artichoke Type Basaltic Farms

Sicilian Artichoke

Inchelium Red Garlic Softneck Garlic Variety Artichoke Type Garlic Basaltic Farms

Inchelium Red

Organic Red Toch Garlic Softneck Artichoke Type Basaltic Farms

Red Toch

Buy Certified Organic Hardneck Garlic

Discover and buy certified organic hardneck garlic - known for bold flavors and resilient bulbs.

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Chesnok Red

Organic Music Garlic Hardneck Porcelain Variety Basaltic Farms

Music

Basaltic Farms Garlic Products

Explore curated garlic products— We offer organic bulbs, delicious garlic honey and freeze-dried garlic powder.

Organic Freeze Dried Garlic Pure Organic Garlic Powder Basaltic Farms

Freeze Dried

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Garlic Honey

Grandkids Serenity, Phoebe, Yinah Schallert, Hanna Heinichen Future Garlic Farmers Basaltic Farms

Welcome to Basaltic Farms! Since 2018, our family has grown exceptional organic garlic in the mineral-packed volcanic soil of McArthur, California. At an elevation of 3,300 feet, our organic farm’s unique growing conditions create garlic with an extraordinary flavor and impressive storage life. Our garlic thrives in soil containing 67 + trace minerals, a feature that sets it apart from regular farm soil.

We are proud of our garlic being:

  • Non-GMO
  • California Grown Produce
  • Grown on a Small Family Farm
  • We offer Secure Checkout with 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

CERTIFICATION BADGES: CCOF Certified Organic, USDA Organic, Real Organic Project Verified

Why Volcanic Soil Matters

At Basaltic Farms, our garlic grows in the volcanic basaltic soil of California's Southern Cascades — the same mineral-rich foundation that researchers have identified as measurably superior for crop nutrition. A 2024 study co-authored by Newcastle University found that crops grown in basalt-amended soil had significantly higher tissue calcium and grain potassium than crops grown in untreated fields. The reason this matters is simple: basalt slowly releases calcium, magnesium, potassium, and trace minerals that plants need to thrive. We're not amending our soil with basalt, we're actually farming on it.

Read the Newcastle University research on basalt and crop nutrition.

Bulk Pricing for Your Garden or Farm

Thinking of buying organic garlic seed but growing more than a few rows? Our organic garlic is perfect for small farms and serious home growers. Our automated discount system makes bulk ordering simple:

Automatic Quantity Discounts:

  • 05+ pounds: $0.25 off automatically applied at checkout
  • 10+ pounds: $0.50 off automatically applied at checkout
  • 25+ pounds: $1.00 off automatically applied at checkout
  • 50+ pounds: $1.50 off automatically applied at checkout
  • 100+ pounds: $2.00 off automatically applied at checkout

Commercial/Wholesale Orders:

Planning a serious garlic operation? For orders of 500+ pounds, please email us directly at contact@basalticfarms.com for custom wholesale pricing.

We love helping fellow growers succeed with our volcanic-grown seed stock!

All bulk orders ship with variety-specific growing guides tailored to your growing zone. We’re here to help your garlic thrive, whether you’re planting a quarter acre or scaling up to commercial production.

Organic Farm Pricing
Growing Garlic Guide Planting Garlic In The Fall Basaltic Farms

Questions About Basaltic Farms Seed Garlic

How does your volcanic soil affect garlic quality?

Volcanic basaltic soil is naturally rich in the minerals garlic needs — potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, and trace micronutrients released slowly through weathering over millions of years. That natural fertility supports strong bulb development and complex flavor with minimal need for fertilizers.

When should I order from Basaltic Farms?

Mark March 1st on your calendar! That’s when our pre-orders open each year. Our most popular varieties, like Music and Chesnok Red, typically sell out by June. Our fresh garlic ships starting in September until we are sold out.

How many seeds of garlic are in one pound from your farm?

This varies significantly depending on the variety. We wrote a blog post going over these details for each of the varieties we grow.

How much of your garlic will I need to plant 1 acre?

Planning a serious garlic operation like ours? You’ll need between 800 to 1000 lbs per acre. Give us a call at (530) 238-5357 to help plan your farm. We’ve learned many lessons the hard way, and love sharing our experiences.

How long does it take to grow garlic in conditions like yours?

All garlic takes nine months to mature. It’s like raising children – a commitment! Our garlic grows best with at leasteight hours of full sun daily and one inch of water per week. The long wait is absolutely worth it when you taste what our special soil produces.

How do you crack garlic bulbs at Basaltic Farms?

Currently we are using a very cool machine that allows us crack tons of garlic bulbs in a few hours. We remove the outer skins of the main garlic bulb (Garlic Farmers call this “cracking garlic”). This process separates bulbs into individual seeds/cloves and are now ready for plantingor other processing. Each seed has a natural protective paper that we never remove. We select the largest cloves for planting and use the smaller ones for freeze dried garlic or in our kitchen.

What makes your seed garlic different from regular eating garlic?

All garlic is edible! Seeds and cloves are the same thing. Our certified organic seed garlic from our volcanic soil is of higher quality and perfect for both planting and eating. Store-bought garlic may contain chemicals to prevent sprouting.

When do you plant garlic your at your farm?

Here in McArthur, California, we plant between late October to early November. It’s recommended to plant 2-4 weeks before the first frost. After years of experience, we’ve learned that timing is everything! You can plant after a freeze, but it’s more work.Fall planting gives roots time to develop before the ground freezes solid.

When do you harvest garlic at your elevation?

Garlic varieties ripen at different times with in 6 to 8 week window. We typically harvest the month of July. You’ll know it’s time when about half the leaves have turned brown. Learn more about harvesting garlic using visual techniques.

What varieties come in your Garlic Variety Pack?

Our Variety Pack includes both hardneck and softneck types grown on our farm. It’s the perfect way to experience how different varieties taste. Each pack contains four different varieties. Sicilian Artichoke, Inchelium Red, Music and Chesnok Red. Each bulb is marked with a colored sticker with the garlic type clearly marked. Just for fun we suggest breaking the bulbs apart into seeds/cloves and eating them side by side for taste comparison. You will quickly find out why we brag about our flavorful garlic. This taste test will make it easy to re-order the type you like best.

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Why Choose Basaltic Farms

At Basaltic Farms, we specialize in premium seed garlic that delivers exceptional flavor, reliable growth, and certified organic quality.
When you choose our organic garlic farm, you’re getting the highest-quality seed garlic grown in nutrient-rich volcanic soil at 3,100 feet elevation.

  • Perfect for Northern Gardens – Our hardneck seed garlic thrives in zones 3–7, developing complex sweet flavors through proper cold vernalization. High-elevation growing conditions ensure the strongest bulbs. Our softneck garlic performs best zones 7-11 but will grow in zones 3-7 with mulching.
  • Beautiful Purple Striping – We grow visually stunning varieties with purple-streaked bulbs and some with 4–6 large, easy-to-peel cloves — ideal for both cooking and planting.
  • Sweet Roasted Flavor – Unlike harsh store-bought garlic, our seed garlic offers mild to high heat when raw and incredible sweetness when roasted, with nutty undertones enhanced by volcanic soil.
  • Reliable Garden Performance – Each bulb produces consistent, full-sized heads. We hand-select our seed garlic for strong germination and healthy plant development.
  • Triple-Certified Organic Quality – Every bulb is CCOF and USDA certified organic, plus Real Organic Project verified — guaranteeing zero synthetic inputs and complete transparency.

Note: Our hardneck seed garlic requires 40+ days below 40°F for proper bulb formation.

What Customers Say About Our Volcanic Garlic

People love what our special soil produces! Check out our customer reviews to see why families across America trust our farm and buy certified organic garlic from the farm you can always trust to put quality above all else.

Farming Knowledge & Updates from 3,100 Feet

FARM EDUCATION CENTER We love sharing what we’ve learned at our farm. Visit our blog for articles about our unique growing methods.

Ready to Try Our Volcanic Garlic?

Contact us today to experience garlic grown in our special soil. We’re your trusted organic garlic supplier, and we’re happy to help you select varieties perfect for your needs.

📞 Call Now: (530) 238-5357 | 📧 Email: contact@basalticfarms.com

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Jasper Schallert July 2025 Organic Garlic Harvest Basaltic Farms