Garlic

We loooove garlic here at Hope Seeds, and in fall 2007 we expanded our planting by over 3 times!  We participate in the Great Canadian Garlic Collection project organized through Seeds of Diversity Canada.  This project is an attempt to grow, disperse and record the characteristics of dozens of rare garlic types.  As cultivars are planted across the country, we're discovering that their growth patterns change - it just isn't the same weather here in New Brunswick as it is in B.C. (just in case you forgot...).

We've got our longtime favourites Spanish Roja and Music growing like gangbusters, but have added at least 10 more kinds that we're hoping to offer to you this coming fall.  We'll also post our observation sheets for you to download, so you can monitor how each variety performs in your particular soils and climate.

In August, we'll be posting available varieties here, and will circulate a garlic listing to those who are interested.  You'll find a box on the 2008 order form to check off if you'd like to receive this list in the mail.