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Artichoke Garlic

Artichoke is the classic softneck: no woody stalk, more cloves per bulb, and the longest storage of any garlic we grow. Mild, dependable, and easy to braid, it is the most forgiving garlic for warmer gardens and the everyday choice for the kitchen.

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Why artichoke

What sets artichoke apart

The longest keeper

Cured and stored well, artichoke garlic holds for eight to ten months, longer than any hardneck we grow.

More cloves per bulb

Softnecks pack in more cloves than a hardneck, a real value for both planting and the kitchen.

Mild, everyday flavor

A gentle, well-rounded garlic flavor that works raw or cooked without overpowering a dish.

Braids beautifully

With no stiff central stalk, the soft necks braid into the classic hanging garlic ropes.

Grow it right

Best climates for artichoke

Artichoke thrives across a wide range, roughly USDA zones 4 through 9, and is the softneck that handles milder winters best. It benefits from a cool season but does not strictly require the deep vernalization a hardneck needs, which makes it the more forgiving choice where winters are short.

That adaptability, plus its long storage, is why artichoke softnecks are the backbone of most kitchens and the easiest garlic to recommend to a first-time grower.

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Artichoke garlic FAQ

What is artichoke garlic?
Artichoke is a subgroup of softneck garlic named for its layered, overlapping cloves. It has no scape, packs in more cloves per bulb than a hardneck, stores the longest, and carries a mild, everyday flavor.
How is artichoke different from hardneck garlic?
Artichoke is a softneck, so it does not send up a woody stalk. It forms more but smaller cloves, stores longer, and is more forgiving in mild-winter climates. Hardnecks trade some of that shelf life for larger cloves and bolder flavor.
Which varieties do you grow in the artichoke group?
Four: Inchelium Red, Susanville, Sicilian Artichoke, and Red Toch. Each has its own character, from mild and mellow to a little more robust, but all share the long storage and easy growing that define artichoke softnecks.
What growing zones suit artichoke garlic?
Roughly USDA zones 4 through 9. Artichoke is the best softneck for milder winters and still does well in cold gardens, which makes it the most widely adaptable garlic we grow.
When should I order?
Pre-orders open in the spring and ship in September for fall planting. Ordering by May gives you the best selection across all four artichoke varieties before the popular ones sell out.
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