ommended Varieties
Two types of garlic commonly grown in home gardens; the hardneck and soft-neck (Allium sativum) types and
elephant (Allium ampeloprasum) garlic. Hardneck types have short to medium store life, while softneck types store very
well and are preferred for braiding. Elephant garlic is very mild, stores poorly and is more closely related to leek than
garlic. Check with local garden centers or seed catalogs for specific varieties.