Baby Garlic

Here's what makes our Baby Garlic special. From incredible Value to genetic diversity, these highlights show why savvy growers love starting small.

• ✅ Certified Organic – CCOF & USDA Certified from all varieties
• 🎲 Variety Mix – Genetics from our entire garlic collection
• 💰 Best Value – 200+ cloves per pound means serious savings
• 📈 Double Year One – Watch them double in size first season
• 📊 Triple Year Two – Full-sized bulbs by the second harvest
• 🧬 Genetic Lottery – Discover your new favorite variety
• 🌱 Non-GMO – Natural heirloom genetics throughout
• 📦 20-26 Bulbs/Pound – Tons of planting material
• 🎯 10-15 Cloves Each – Perfect size for close planting
• 💪 Vigorous Growth – Small start, big finish
• 🔄 Renewable Resource – Start your garlic empire

• 🌱 Patient Gardeners: Two-year investment for lifetime returns
• 💵 Budget-Conscious Growers: Maximum cloves per dollar
• 🧪 Variety Hunters: Mystery mix keeps it interesting
• 🏡 Homesteaders: Build your seed stock affordably
• 📚 Garden Educators: Perfect for teaching garlic life cycles
• 🌾 Market Growers: Develop your locally-adapted strains
• 🎰 Adventure Seekers: Never know what amazing variety you'll get

Baby Garlic is all about playing the long game. Here's how to plan your garlic future:

• 🌱 1/2 pound – Experiment with 90+ cloves (10-13 bulbs)
• 🌾 1 pound – Go big with 200+ cloves (20-26 bulbs)
• 🏆 2+ pounds – Start a serious garlic operation (40-52 bulbs)
• Year One Returns: Each clove grows into a small bulb
• Year Two Payoff: Those small bulbs become full-sized beauties

Nature's compound interest - patience pays big dividends

• 🚚 Ships mid-August through fall - while supplies last
• ⏰ Limited quantity - sorted from the current Harvest
• 📅 Order early - popular with smart growers
• 📮 Standard shipping via USPS
• 📧 Tracking provided on all orders
• 💼 Bulk shipping - call for best rates
• 🔄 No substitutions - you get the real Mix
• 🏠 No minimums - start small, grow big

Think of Baby Garlic as nature's grab bag - a genetic treasure chest of all our varieties in one affordable package. These smaller bulbs didn't make our premium grade size cuts, but they're perfectly viable, certified organic, and ready to grow. You might get softnecks, hardnecks, mild varieties, spicy ones, early types, or late varieties. It's like garlic roulette, but you always win.

Key Details:

• 🌱 Species: Allium sativum (all types)
• 🧄 Mix Includes Softneck & hard neck varieties
• 🌍 Origins: California, Mediterranean, Asian, European genetics
• 📚 Status: Certified organic small bulbs
• 🎨 Appearance: Various colors, stripes, and wrapper types
• 🌸 Family: Amaryllidaceae
• 🏷️ Category: Mixed baby/small bulbs
• ⏳ Development: 2 years to full size

While Baby Garlic is primarily sold for planting, these little gems are fully edible and pack all the flavor of their full-sized cousins. Since you're getting a mix of varieties, each bulb might surprise you - some mild and sweet, others bold and spicy. It's like a garlic-tasting adventure in every pound.

Cooking Info:

• 🔥 Best Uses: All cooking methods work beautifully
• 😋 Flavor Range: Mild to spicy depending on variety
• 🔪 Clove Size: Smaller cloves, same big flavor
• ⏰ Kitchen Life: 6-9 months properly stored
• 🌿 Scape Bonus: Hardneck varieties produce edible scapes
• 🍷 Pairing: Varies by variety in your Mix
• 🥫 Preserving: Perfect size for pickling whole
• ⭐ Special Feature: Taste-test to find your favorites
• 🎯 Pro Move: Use some, Plant most
• 🏠 Storage: Same as full-sized garlic
• 🌱 Smart Option: Eat the tiny ones, plant the bigger cloves

• 🧄 Pickled Babies: Small cloves pickle perfectly whole
• 🔥 Roasted Medley: Mix of varieties creates complex flavors
• 🍖 Garlic Confetti: Mince varied cloves for flavor bombs
• 🫒 Infused Oil: Different varieties make complex oils
• 🥘 Variety Testing: Cook the same dish with different bulbs
• 🎨 Garlic Art: Even small bulbs make nice braids

Since you'll get multiple varieties, expect to pair with:

• 🍇 Wine: Everything from whites to bold reds
• 🧀 Cheese: Mild to sharp, depending on your bulb
• 🌿 Herbs: Universal garlic compatibility
• 🥩 Proteins: All varieties enhance everything

Growing Baby Garlic follows the same rules as any garlic, with a few tweaks for size. The beauty is that you can plant them closer together the first year since they won't get huge. By year two, give them full spacing for maximum bulb development.

Growing Guide:

• 🏡 Location: Full sun, well-draining soil
• ☀️ Light Needs: 6+ hours direct sun daily
• 🗺️ Zones: 3-10 (varieties for all climates in Mix)
• 🌡️ Planting Temp: 50-60°F soil temperature
• 📏 Year 1 Spacing: 3-4 inches apart (they're small)
• 📐 Year 2 Spacing: Standard 4-6 inches
• 💧 Water: Consistent moisture, not waterlogged
• 🪴 Soil: Rich, well-draining, pH 6.0-7.0
• ⏳ Timeline: 2 full growing seasons to full size
• 🌿 Care: Same as regular garlic
• 🧄 Variety Notes: Hardnecks will produce scapes
• 🍃 Fertilizer: Light feeding in spring
• 🌾 Mulch: Yes, especially for winter
• 💪 Success Rate: Very high with proper care

Since Baby Garlic contains multiple varieties, use this general guide:

• Zones 3-5: Mid-September to early October
• Zones 6-7: Late September to mid-October
• Zones 8-9: Mid-October to November
• Zone 10: November to December (or spring plant)

Pro tip: The Mix includes varieties for all zones, so some will thrive better than others in your climate. That's the fun part - discovering your winners!

• Close Planting Year One: Since baby cloves produce smaller bulbs initially, plant them 3-4 inches apart the first year. You'll get more per square foot.
• Mark Your Varieties: If you notice different leaf types or growth patterns, mark them. You might discover an amazing variety for your specific conditions.
• Don't Judge Year One: Those small rounds or mini bulbs from year one might look disappointing. Trust the process - year two is when the magic happens.
• Save the Best: After year two, save your biggest, best bulbs for replanting. You're selecting for your local conditions.

• 🔸 "Why are they so small?"
  • These are simply the smaller bulbs from our regular Harvest. Nothing wrong with them - they just didn't hit our size standards for premium grade. Your gain!
• 🔸 "Will they really triple in size?"
  • With good growing conditions, absolutely. Some varieties in the Mix might even exceed that.
• 🔸 "What varieties are included?"
  • It varies by what we're harvesting, but expect a mix of softnecks and hardnecks, mild and spicy, early and late varieties. Part mystery, all organic.
• 🔸 "Can I request specific varieties?"
  • Nope, that's what our individual variety listings are for. Baby Garlic is our mixed-grab bag special.

Year One:

• 🍂 Fall: Plant individual cloves 3-4 inches apart
• ❄️ Winter: Root development under Mulch
• 🌱 Spring: Growth begins, variety differences appear
• 🌿 Early Summer: Hardnecks may produce small scapes
• ☀️ Summer: Harvest small rounds or divided bulbs

Year Two:

• 🍂 Fall: Replant year-one bulbs at full spacing
• ❄️ Winter: Strong root systems develop
• 🌱 Spring: Vigorous growth from established bulbs
• 🌿 Early Summer: Full-sized scapes on hardnecks
• 🎯 Summer: Harvest full-sized, mature bulbs!

Dream big with Baby Garlic economics:

• 🌱 Small Garden (100 sq ft): 1/2 pound plants 130+ cloves
• 🌾 Medium Garden (500 sq ft): 2-3 pounds for full coverage
• 🚜 Market Garden: 10+ pounds = 2,600+ future bulbs

Remember: Each baby clove potentially becomes a full-sized bulb worth $2-4 at market

Year One Harvest:

• 🌾 Timing: When leaves brown (varies by variety)
• 📏 Expect: Solo bulbs or small divided heads
• ✂️ Method: Gentle digging, don't damage
• 🏠 Curing: Same as regular garlic
• 📦 Storage: Save everything for replanting

Year Two Harvest:

• 🎯 Timing: Variety-dependent maturity
• 💎 Result: Full-sized bulbs!
• 🎨 Diversity: Multiple varieties to compare
• 💰 Value: Your $23 investment multiplied
• 🔄 Future: Save the best for replanting