Organic Sicilian Artichoke Garlic Softneck Basaltic Farms

Korean Mountain Garlic

Certified Organic

 

Pre-order now — ships in September for fall planting.

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Type

Hard Neck

Subtype

Asiatic

Cloves per Bulb

5-7

Zone

4–9

Grown in the nutrient-rich volcanic soils of Basaltic Farms, Korean Mountain is a striking hardneck garlic variety prized for its vibrant purple-streaked skin, bold spicy heat, and robust flavor profile. A staple in Korean cuisine, Korean Mountain delivers intense flavor with a sharp bite that mellows beautifully when cooked. Its compact, easy-to-peel cloves and strong aroma make it a favorite among chefs and home cooks alike. Perfect for planting or culinary use.

Shipping & pre-orders

All seed garlic is sold as a pre-order. We harvest and cure through summer and ship in September, so bulbs arrive in time for fall planting. Orders ship in the order received, with tracking when they leave the farm.

Planting

Plant in fall, a few weeks before the ground freezes. Set cloves pointy-side up, 2 - 4 inches deep and about 4 - 6 inches apart in well-drained soil. Mulch after planting in cold-winter areas.

Storage before planting

Keep it cool, dark, and dry with good airflow until you plant. Don't refrigerate, since cold storage can trigger premature germination. The one exception is a hardneck that needs vernalization. In that case, place it in the fridge for 3 to 4 weeks, then plant immediately after removing it.

Volcanic soil

Grown in the basaltic volcanic soil of California's Southern Cascades — the mineral-rich ground the farm is named for.

High elevation

Farmed at over 3,300 feet. Cold winters and a cool spring season produce superior quality garlic.

Certified organic

USDA Organic, CCOF, and Real Organic Project certified. No synthetic inputs.

Seed, not surplus

Every bulb is selected and graded for planting, not sold off as kitchen leftovers.

Why volcanic soil matters Our garlic grows in the volcanic basaltic soil of California's Southern Cascades — the mineral-rich ground the farm is named for. Basalt slowly releases the calcium, magnesium, potassium, and trace minerals plants need to thrive, and the research backs it up: a 2024 study co-authored by Newcastle University found crops grown in basalt-amended soil carried significantly higher tissue calcium and grain potassium than crops in untreated fields. The difference here is that we're not amending our soil with basalt — we're farming on it.

When will my order ship?

Seed garlic ships in September, in time for fall planting. All fresh garlic on the site is a pre-order until then.

Is this certified organic?

Yes — USDA Organic, CCOF, and Real Organic Project.

Can I cook with it instead of planting?

You can, but it's graded and priced as seed for planting.

How much do I need?

Use the seed calculator to size your order — clove count and spacing vary by variety.|

Basaltic Farms

Plan your seed garlic bed

Pick your planter shape, set spacing, then paint your bed with the varieties you want to grow. We'll total up the seed garlic to order and send it straight to your cart.

Step 1 · Bed shape and size

Shape
Common sizes
Dimensions

Step 2 · Spacing between plants

Step 3 · Pick a variety, then paint the bed

Tap a plant to paint it. Drag a rectangle to paint many. Tap a row or column label to fill the whole line.

Tap a plant to paint it. Drag a rectangle to paint many. Tap a row or column label to fill the whole line.

Your seed garlic order

Paint your bed to get started

Clove counts vary bulb to bulb, so every number here is a working estimate. We re-measure each variety at harvest and update the calculator. Bulk discounts apply automatically in the cart.

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