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# Basaltic Farms: Certified Organic Garlic

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## Posts
- [Garlic Seed Calculator](https://basalticfarms.com/garlic-planting-calculator/): Ordering seed garlic is where a lot of growers either come up short or badly overbuy. One pound of seed is not one pound of plants. It is a number of cloves that depends on the variety and the size of the bulbs, planted at a spacing that depends on your soil and your goals. The garlic planting calculator below does that arithmetic for you. Tell it how much space you are planting, pick your varieties, and it returns the pounds of seed you need and lets you add the right quantity straight to your cart.
- [Garlic Zone Finder](https://basalticfarms.com/garlic-zone-finder/): The single biggest reason a first garlic harvest disappoints is not bad seed or bad soil. It is the wrong variety for the climate. A porcelain hardneck that thrives through a Montana winter can sulk in a mild Southern fall, and a softneck bred for warm ground may never size up where the winters run long and hard. The garlic zone finder below takes the guesswork out of that decision. Enter your ZIP code and it pulls your USDA hardiness zone, your average first frost date, and your elevation, then tells you which garlic subgroups are the safest bet for your ground.
- [The Complete Guide to Basaltic Farms Organic Seed Garlic](https://basalticfarms.com/complete-seed-garlic-buyers-guide/): I've been growing certified organic seed garlic in McArthur, California for going on eight years now and I'll tell you something most farm blogs won't say. Year after year we do a little better but we're also only one fatal mistake away from failure. That's not pessimism it's just the math of small organic farming in America right now. Farming is dying in this country and every farmer I know is some version of holding on while hoping next year is the year things finally click.
- [Why Volcanic Soil Grows Better Garlic: The Science Behind Basaltic Soil Benefits](https://basalticfarms.com/volcanic-soil-garlic/): We didn't name this place Basaltic Farms to sound clever. We named it after the ground we stand on. When Dad closed escrow on the land up in McArthur a year to the day after the Tubbs fire took everything we owned, the soil report came back describing a volcanic flood plain sitting on rich basaltic parent material, and that one word ended up becoming the identity of the whole operation. We named the farm after the soil because the soil was the thing that made us believe this ground had the potential to grow amazing crops. At the time we didn't really understand what basalt actually did for plants — I'd tried to grow garlic once before and got nothing, and I was still figuring out the difference between organic matter and mineral content. It's taken six years of farming this land and a lot of reading to really understand why this soil is different. So I want to share what peer-reviewed research actually says about volcanic soil garlic and why the ground underneath us matters as much to garlic as anything else we do out here.
- [Bulk Seed Garlic: The Buyer’s Guide to Ordering the Right Amount](https://basalticfarms.com/buy-bulk-seed-garlic/): When we first started scaling up our garlic operation at Basaltic Farms, one of the most stressful parts was figuring out how to order seed garlic in bulk. It's one thing to order a few pounds for a garden, but when you're talking about hundreds or thousands of pounds for a commercial planting, there are a lot of things that can go wrong if you don't know what you're doing. And I made just about every mistake you can make in those early years.
- [Best Garlic Varieties for Commercial Farming: A Grower’s Guide](https://basalticfarms.com/best-commercial-garlic-varieties/): If you're thinking about commercial garlic farming or you're already growing and trying to figure out which varieties are actually worth your time and acreage, this is the post I wish someone had written for me about five years ago. Because I made the mistake of planting varieties based on what sounded interesting rather than what actually performed well at scale, and it cost me real money and a lot of frustration before I figured things out.
- [Garlic Varieties and How Many Cloves You’ll Actually Get](https://basalticfarms.com/garlic-varieties-cloves-per-bulb/): Music is one of our hardneck garlic varieties and it's probably the most popular Porcelain garlic in North America. It's reliable, it's flavorful, and those big beautiful cloves are a joy to work with.
- [How to Plant Garlic, Proven Garlic Growing Instructions for Fall Planting](https://basalticfarms.com/garlic-growing-instructions/): The purpose of these garlic growing instructions is to answer questions we hear all the time about how to plant your garlic and what you should do once you receive your garlic from us. Below are our recommendations for what to do once you get your garlic in the mail. 
- [How To Grow Garlic](https://basalticfarms.com/how-to-grow-garlic/): Learning how to grow garlic starts with selecting the best organic seeds, and size plays a crucial role in this process. At Basaltic Garlic Farm, we've observed that larger seeds often lead to larger bulbs, guiding our approach to produce and provide giant seeds for our customers. We categorize our garlic sizes as follows:
- [What Is Seed Garlic? Why Certified Organic Matters When You Buy](https://basalticfarms.com/what-is-seed-garlic/): Most people asking what is seed garlic are already thinking about planting — and that's exactly why certified organic matters more here than it does for garlic you're buying to cook. At Basaltic Farms we grow certified organic hardneck and softneck varieties in volcanic soil at 3,300 feet — and what goes into that seed matters as much as how it's grown. Seed garlic is planted clove-by-clove directly into your soil, where it becomes part of your growing system. Whatever it was grown with comes with it.
- [Commercial Garlic Farming Guide: Planning, Production, and Profitability](https://basalticfarms.com/commercial-garlic-farming/): There's no sugarcoating it - commercial garlic farming isn't easy money. But it can be really good money when done right. Zack Schallert and the Basaltic Farms team have been at this since 2018, learning more from mistakes than from any guide. That's exactly why this resource exists - so other growers don't have to make all the same mistakes.
- [How Much Garlic to Plant: A Complete Guide for Home Gardens and Farms](https://basalticfarms.com/how-much-garlic-to-plant/): One of the questions I get asked all the time is "how much garlic should I plant?" And honestly, when I first started farming, I had absolutely no idea how to answer that question for myself. I made so many mistakes those first few years trying to figure out everything from how much garlic to plant per person in my family to calculating how much seed garlic I'd need for an entire acre. It seemed like such a simple question but the answer depends on so many different things.
- [Pomegranate Orange salad with garlic honey mint](https://basalticfarms.com/pomegranate-orange-salad-with-garlic-honey-mint/): Ingredients for two people who love salad with a kick. The salad: 2 large oranges 2/3 cup pomegranate seeds 4oz 1 bag of mixed salad greens 2.5 oz of your favorite goat cheese 1/3 cup roughly chopped pistachios 1.2oz Honey mint lime dressing: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 clove of garlic smashed and liquefied 2 teaspoons honey 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon Basaltic Farms garlic honey will replace the 2 teaspoons honey and 1 clove of smashed and liquefied. It’s easy to make smashed garlic and turn it into a liquid state. Use a small amount of large grain sea salt and place it on top of the garlic clove and then use the back of knife and grind the salt into the garlic and few back-and-forth knives move and its liquid. Garlic in this state “liquid” makes it easy to incorporate into salad dressing. STEP 4: Peel and slice the oranges (you will need 2 large oranges for this salad): You need to remove the orange peel and the white pith. The easiest way to do it is to place the orange on a cutting board, cut off the orange peel along with the white pith with a downward, curved movement, using a sharp knife. Rotate the orange until it’s completely peeled, then cut off the bottom. Cut the orange into slices. STEP 5: Cut and de-seed a pomegranate: This is my favorite method: remove the top of the pomegranate, make shallow cuts along the ridges of the pomegranate down toward the bottom of the fruit (from the blossom end to end. Break the pomegranate apart and separate into sections. De-seed the segments. STEP 6: Assemble the salad: Place the salad leaves on one big plate, and top with the orange slices. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds, walnuts, and crumble 3.5 oz (100g) feta cheese on top. Spoon the sauce over the salad, season it lightly with salt and pepper, and serve.
- [Health Benefits of Garlic](https://basalticfarms.com/health-benefits-of-garlic/): We are providing this information from Cited Studies from The National Library of Medicine and 64 other sources showing the Health Benefits of consuming Garlic on regular Bases.
- [The Top 10 Organic Garlic Farms in the US: A Comprehensive Ranking](https://basalticfarms.com/top-10-organic-garlic-farms-in-the-usa/): You may or may not know that way too many non-organic farmers are getting away with false and misleading advertising duping consumers.

## Pages
- [Asiatic Garlic](https://basalticfarms.com/asiatic-garlic/): Asiatic garlic is a weakly bolting hardneck that matures early and comes on with a bold, spicy heat. Big cloves, striking bulbs, and a short season make it a standout for growers who want something a little different in the ground.
- [Turban Garlic](https://basalticfarms.com/turban-garlic/): Turban garlic is the earliest to harvest of anything we grow, a weakly bolting hardneck with vivid purple color and a hot, pungent bite. Fast to mature and hard to miss in the ground, it is a favorite of growers who want their first garlic of the year.
- [Korean Mountain Garlic](https://basalticfarms.com/korean-mountain-garlic/): Home |
- [Thai Purple Garlic](https://basalticfarms.com/thai-purple-garlic/): Home |
- [Garlic Products](https://basalticfarms.com/garlic-products/): About our garlic products
- [Organic Freeze Dried Garlic](https://basalticfarms.com/organic-freeze-dried-garlic/): Home |
- [Baby Garlic](https://basalticfarms.com/baby-garlic/): Home |
- [Susanville Garlic](https://basalticfarms.com/susanville-garlic/): Home |
- [Inchelium Red Garlic](https://basalticfarms.com/inchelium-red-garlic/): Home |
- [Neptunes Harvest Fish and Seaweed Fertilizer](https://basalticfarms.com/fish-seaweed-blend-one-pint-2-3-1/): Home |
- [Organic Heirloom Garlic Variety Pack](https://basalticfarms.com/organic-heirloom-garlic-variety-pack/): Home |
- [Sicilian Artichoke Garlic](https://basalticfarms.com/sicilian-artichoke-garlic/): Home |
- [Artichoke Garlic Varieties](https://basalticfarms.com/artichoke-garlic/): Home |
- [Organic Garlic Growing Kit](https://basalticfarms.com/organic-garlic-growing-kit/): Home |
- [Honey Fermented Garlic](https://basalticfarms.com/garlic-honey/): Home |
- [Red Toch Garlic](https://basalticfarms.com/red-toch-garlic/): Home |
- [Music Garlic](https://basalticfarms.com/music-garlic/): Home |
- [Chesnok Red Garlic](https://basalticfarms.com/chesnok-red-garlic/): Home |
- [Purple Stripe Garlic](https://basalticfarms.com/purple-stripe-garlic/): Home |
- [Porcelain Garlic](https://basalticfarms.com/porcelain-garlic/): Home |
- [Privacy Policy](https://basalticfarms.com/privacy-policy/): At Basaltic Farms, your privacy is a top priority. We created this Privacy Policy to explain how we handle your information when you visit our website (https://basalticfarms.com/), place orders, or interact with us. Basaltic Farms is the trade name of Basaltic Farms Inc.
- [Terms & Conditions](https://basalticfarms.com/terms-and-conditions/): These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of the Basaltic Farms website (https://basalticfarms.com/), our online shop, customer accounts, and any other services we provide. Basaltic Farms is the trade name of Basaltic Farms Inc.
- [Shipping Logistics Policy](https://basalticfarms.com/shipping-and-logistics/): Our goal is 100% customer satisfaction. If there is a shipping issue, email us first at contact@basalticfarms.com or call (530) 238-5357 — we can usually resolve any issue quickly. At Basaltic Farms, we're committed to delivering our premium organic garlic and farm products to you in optimal condition. This Shipping Policy explains our shipping methods, timeframes, and related procedures. Basaltic Farms is the trade name of Basaltic Farms Inc.
- [Returns](https://basalticfarms.com/returns/): At Basaltic Farms, our goal is straightforward: to make sure every customer receives top-quality seed garlic and to make it right when something goes wrong. This policy explains exactly when refunds, replacements, and returns apply, and how the process works for our seed garlic, garlic honey, and freeze-dried garlic.
- [Ordering Guide](https://basalticfarms.com/ordering-guide/): Use our quick and easy online organic garlic store. Our shopping cart accepts most types of credit cards.
- [Home](https://basalticfarms.com/): Eight varieties of organic seed garlic, grown at 3,300 ft on the volcanic ground of California's Fall River Valley. Reserve yours now, orders ship in September for fall planting.
- [CCOF Certification](https://basalticfarms.com/ccof-organic/): Not sure which to pick? Visit our garlic farm page to see all varieties.
- [Sitemap](https://basalticfarms.com/sitemap/): PostsBest Garlic Varieties for Commercial Farming: A Grower's GuideBulk Seed Garlic: The Buyer's Guide to Ordering the Right AmountCommercial Garlic Farming Guide: Planning, Production, and ProfitabilityGarlic Seed CalculatorGarlic Varieties and How Many Cloves You'll Actually GetGarlic Zone FinderHealth Benefits of GarlicHow Much Garlic to Plant: A Complete Guide for Home Gardens and FarmsHow To Grow GarlicHow to Plant Garlic, Proven Garlic Growing Instructions for Fall PlantingPomegranate Orange salad with garlic honey mintThe Complete Guide to Basaltic Farms Organic Seed GarlicThe Top 10 Organic Garlic Farms in the US: A Comprehensive RankingWhat Is Seed Garlic? Why Certified Organic Matters When You BuyWhy Volcanic Soil Grows Better Garlic: The Science Behind Basaltic Soil BenefitsPagesAbout Garlic FarmCCOF CertificationContact Garlic SupplierPricingOrdering GuideReviewsSitemapTerms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyReturnsShipping Logistics PolicyCertified Organic GarlicBaby GarlicHardneck GarlicAsiatic GarlicKorean Mountain GarlicPorcelain GarlicMusic GarlicPurple Stripe GarlicChesnok Red GarlicTurban GarlicThai Purple GarlicSoftneck GarlicArtichoke Garlic VarietiesInchelium Red GarlicRed Toch GarlicSicilian Artichoke GarlicSusanville GarlicGarlic BlogHomeOrganic FarmCalifornia Grown ProduceGarlic ProductsHoney Fermented GarlicOrganic Freeze Dried GarlicOrganic Heirloom Garlic Variety PackFall PlantingGarden SuppliesOrganic FertilizerNeptunes Harvest Fish and Seaweed FertilizerPlant and Herb Growing KitsOrganic Garlic Growing KitHeat Tolerant GarlicHeirloom GarlicNaturally Grown SeedCategoriesCommercial FarmingCooking RecipesHealth And Wellness​Organic FarmingCrop ProtectionPlanting SeedsGrowing GarlicPreserving The Harvest​​Garlic StorageSoil Health And Fertility​Sustainable FarmingTagsbuffer quantitybulb-weightbulk orderclove-countcloves per poundhardneckplanting-rateSeed Garlicseed ratesoftneckvariety sourcingAuthorsBasaltic FarmsCaleb SchallertZack Schallert
- [Certified Organic Garlic](https://basalticfarms.com/certified-organic-garlic/): Home |
- [Heat Tolerant Garlic](https://basalticfarms.com/southern-states-warm-region-heat-tolerant-garlic/): Home |
- [Naturally Grown Seed](https://basalticfarms.com/naturally-grown-seed/): Visit our garlic farm to see how we grow great garlic. We started in 2018 after the Tubbs Fire. Now, we grow naturally grown garlic with amazing flavor.
- [Fall Planting](https://basalticfarms.com/fall-planting/): At Basaltic Farms we are triple certified by:
- [California Grown Produce](https://basalticfarms.com/california-grown-produce/): Each Clove (3-4g) of our California grown produce contains:
- [Organic Farm](https://basalticfarms.com/organic-farm/): Home |
- [Plant and Herb Growing Kits](https://basalticfarms.com/plant-and-herb-growing-kits/): Start your herb garden with confidence using our carefully curated kits. Each set includes seeds, containers, a growing medium, and detailed instructions developed on our organic garlic farm. We've taken the guesswork out of gardening, selecting herbs that grow well with garlic and enhance their culinary uses.
- [Organic Fertilizer](https://basalticfarms.com/organic-fertilizer/): When you buy certified organic garlic from our online store, you're not just getting a product; you're gaining access to a wide selection of accredited heirloom garlic.
- [Garden Supplies](https://basalticfarms.com/garden-supplies/): Home |
- [Softneck Garlic](https://basalticfarms.com/softneck-garlic/): Home |
- [Hardneck Garlic](https://basalticfarms.com/hardneck-garlic/): Bigger cloves, bolder raw flavor, and a true scape. Learn what makes hardneck garlic different, then reserve certified organic seed stock grown at 3,300 ft on the volcanic ground of California's Fall River Valley. Orders ship in September for fall planting.
- [Heirloom Garlic](https://basalticfarms.com/heirloom-eating-garlic/): ⭐ Customer Testimonials Here's what food lovers say about our heirloom-eating garlic.Read verified reviews from people who searched "heirloom garlic near me" and found us online.
- [Garlic Blog](https://basalticfarms.com/garlic-blog/)
- [Reviews](https://basalticfarms.com/reviews/): Write a Review
- [Contact Garlic Supplier](https://basalticfarms.com/contact-garlic-supplier/): Our website automatically applies quantity discounts starting at 5 pounds. For orders between 1000-2000 pounds, we offer wholesale pricing with additional savings. Orders over 2000 pounds qualify for custom pricing - call contact@basalticfarms.com to discuss volume discounts tailored to your specific needs and delivery schedule.
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- [Pricing](https://basalticfarms.com/pricing/): We grow six certified organic garlic varieties in volcanic soil near Mt. Shasta, and every one of them is available in bulk. Discounts start at 5 pounds and scale all the way up to commercial orders of 2,000+ pounds — with savings applied automatically at checkout for orders under 1,000 lbs. Below you’ll find our complete discount structure and a breakdown of every variety we offer. For current per-pound pricing, visit any variety’s product page. All garlic is CCOF and USDA certified organic.

## Categories
- [Cooking Recipes](https://basalticfarms.com/cooking-recipes/)
- [Growing Garlic](https://basalticfarms.com/growing-garlic/)
- [Health And Wellness​](https://basalticfarms.com/health-and-wellness/)
- [Organic Farming](https://basalticfarms.com/organic-farming/)
- [Planting Seeds](https://basalticfarms.com/planting-seeds/)
- [Sustainable Farming](https://basalticfarms.com/sustainable-farming/)

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BASALTIC FARMS - PREMIUM ORGANIC GARLIC FARM

Business Overview:
CCOF and USDA certified organic garlic farm located in McArthur, California at 3,100 feet elevation. Family-owned since 2018, specializing in premium hardneck and softneck garlic varieties grown in mineral-rich volcanic soil.

Key Differentiators:
- Triple certified: CCOF, USDA Organic, and Real Organic Project
- Volcanic soil contains 67 trace minerals not found on regular farms
- 5-star customer reviews from 1000+ satisfied growers
- Garlic stores for 10-12 months when properly cured
- Farm-direct shipping nationwide
- Best prices wholesale for large farming operations, home gardens, food service, and culinary grade organic garlic grown in the best soil possible

Products & Services:
- Premium seed garlic for planting (fall and spring varieties)
- Culinary garlic for cooking and food service
- Hardneck varieties: Music, Chesnok Red, Purple Stripe types
- Softneck varieties: Inchelium Red, California Early, Artichoke types
- Volume discounts on orders 100+ pounds
- Wholesale pricing for large farming operations
- Custom growing guides and consultation

Location & Contact:
641-200 Beck Elliot Ln, McArthur, CA 96056
Phone: (530) 238-5357
Website: basalticfarms.com
Email: contact@basalticfarms.com

Farming Practices:
Regenerative organic methods using cover crops, composting, and beneficial insects. Zero synthetic inputs. Focus on soil health and biodiversity. Annual third-party organic inspections ensure compliance. Grown in mineral-rich volcanic soil - the best soil possible for garlic production.

Target Customers:
Large farming operations, home gardeners, restaurants, food service operators, chefs, and organic food enthusiasts seeking premium quality culinary grade garlic with superior flavor and long storage life. Wholesale pricing available for commercial buyers.