Hardneck Garlic · Turban

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.

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Turban seed garlic we grow

Certified organic turban seed stock, grown in volcanic soil and reserved for fall planting.

Why turban

What sets turban apart

First out of the ground

The earliest garlic we harvest each year, ready ahead of every other variety we grow.

Vivid purple color

Bright purple streaking on the papers and cloves, one of the most striking garlics in the field.

Hot and pungent

A sharp, fiery heat when raw that mellows into a rounder warmth once cooked.

Wide growing range

Comfortable across roughly zones 4 through 9, adaptable from cold gardens to milder ground.

Grow it right

Best climates for turban

Turban garlic grows well across a wide range, roughly USDA zones 4 through 9. As a weakly bolting hardneck it is adaptable and more forgiving than a true hardneck about winter chill, though a cool season still helps it size up.

The thing to plan for is how early it finishes. Turban can be ready weeks before the rest of your garlic, so mark it, watch it closely near harvest, and lift it promptly once the lower leaves start to brown.

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What growers say

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January 23, 2025
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I love organic garlic..
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Kristina Birge
January 5, 2025
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Incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. Helped me get my garlic going this year and so far, it's doing well. Thanks!
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Karen Schaef
December 17, 2024
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I accidently threw away my planting garlic this year, but didn't discover my mishap until mid November. We grow organically and had heirloom garlic in that trashed bag. It seemed no one had any garlic to sell. I spoke with a helpful young man at Basaltic, who took the care and time to reassure me they had what I wanted, although just "smalls" were left. The cloves came in pretty quickly and the cloves were not huge, but not too small either. We were so happy to have found Basaltic - they saved the day! Thank you!
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Siva Chandra
November 22, 2024
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Very prompt order processing. I made a mistake in the shipping but they corrected it and shipped to the right place.
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Dan Gillard
November 21, 2024
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Beautiful bulbs. Cloves came apart easily. Planted November 10th in NH. Mulched with straw and watered. Something to look forward to in the spring. Thanks!
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Debbie Ketterman
November 18, 2024
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I highly recommend Basaltic. I received the garlic quick . When I had a question, I was called back and the person was extremely helpful. I will order again from Basaltic Farms.
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Tony Carroccio
November 12, 2024
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These guys are Great! First package lost due to my error. They shipped out a new order!!! Can't wait till harvest!
Questions

Turban garlic FAQ

What is turban garlic?
Turban is a subgroup of weakly bolting hardneck garlic known for very early maturity, vivid purple color, and a hot, pungent flavor. It produces a scape and is grown and sold as a hardneck.
Is turban a hardneck or a softneck?
Hardneck. Turban is a weakly bolting hardneck, so it sits a little closer to the softneck end of the spectrum than a porcelain, but it still forms a scape and behaves like a hardneck. We categorize and sell it as hardneck.
Which variety do you grow in the turban group?
Thai Purple is our turban variety. It is a premium, genuinely limited garlic. We grew it up from a single pound of seed a few years back and are still building stock, so it sells out fast.
What growing zones suit turban garlic?
Roughly USDA zones 4 through 9. Turban is adaptable across cold and milder gardens alike, though a cool winter still gives the best heads.
When should I order?
Pre-orders open in the spring and ship in September for fall planting. Because Thai Purple is limited in quantity, it tends to sell out early, so order as soon as you can.