Hardneck Garlics
Last updated on Jul 15, 2024 by Ben Ronniger
The bulbs of hardnecks typically consist of several layers of cloves arranged in a single circle around the central scape. These cloves are larger and easier to handle compared to those of softneck varieties. The bulb wrappers are typically thicker and more protective, often featuring vibrant colors ranging from white to purple, depending on the variety.
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In the kitchen, hardnecks offers a stronger and more pronounced garlic flavor compared to softneck garlic. Its cloves are often easier to peel and mince. Hardneck garlic is also valued for its ability to add complexity to sauces, stir-fries, and soups.
Hardneck's are appreciated for its hardiness and adaptability. It thrives in well-drained soils with ample sunlight, making it suitable for a variety of growing conditions. Hardneck's have two subtypes Porcelain Garlic and Rocambole Garlic.
Hardneck Garlics Categories
![Porcelain Garlics](/assets/garlic_stock-5a8e56b37458df85951c988422b06f8d896858426bccd98a120874f163657cf8.jpg)
Porcelain Garlics Porcelain garlics may be the most beautiful garlics of all and sometimes seem too beautiful to eat. Their bulb wrappers tend to be very thick, luxuriant and parchment-like and tightly cover their few...
Learn more about Porcelain Garlics![Rocambole Garlics](/assets/garlic_stock-5a8e56b37458df85951c988422b06f8d896858426bccd98a120874f163657cf8.jpg)
Rocambole garlics tend to have thinner bulb wrappers than other hardnecks and lots of purple striping and splotches. They are not as white as other hardnecks and have a brownish cast to them, in fact, some of them alm...
Learn more about Rocambole Garlics![Standard Purple Stripe](/assets/garlic_stock-5a8e56b37458df85951c988422b06f8d896858426bccd98a120874f163657cf8.jpg)
Purple Stripe garlics are ophios (hardnecks) and are usually vividly striped with purplish vertical stripes decorating the bulb wrappers, hence their name. In between the purple stripes, their bulb wrappers are usuall...
Learn more about Standard Purple Stripe![Glazed Purple Stripes](/assets/garlic_stock-5a8e56b37458df85951c988422b06f8d896858426bccd98a120874f163657cf8.jpg)
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Learn more about Glazed Purple Stripes![Marbled Purple Stripes](/assets/garlic_stock-5a8e56b37458df85951c988422b06f8d896858426bccd98a120874f163657cf8.jpg)
The Marbled Purple Stripes group could be easily mistaken for Porcelains were it not for their bold colors and elongated clove tips. They have fewer cloves per bulb than the standard group and most have a much riche...
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