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Choosing a Garlic Variety Based on the Science - Ep. 316

Just Grow Something | Evidence-Based Home Gardening · Karin Velez · Sep 1, 2026 · 38 min

What's in this episode

Karin breaks down hardneck versus softneck garlic based on vernalization requirements, clove structure and storage life, and explains how to match a variety to your climate, where to source seed garlic, and why grocery store garlic is a gamble.

Questions it answers

Should I plant hardneck or softneck garlic?

Hardneck or softneck garlic? Karin Velez of Just Grow Something explains how vernalization, clove structure and storage life decide which type will bulb in your climate.

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