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Species Allium sativuum; Subspecies sativuum   Artichoke strains are very vigorous and large bulbed. Plants are shorter than hardneck varieties with more spreading rather than upright leaves. The leaves are broader than any other variety and a deeper green than most. While Artichokes do not normally produce a seed head, they often produce large bulbils that protrude from the lower third of the stem. When stressed Artichokes can produce hard necks and seed heads. Cloves planted from these bulbs will usually revert to soft necks the following season.

  Artichokes are named from their configuration of several overlapping layers of cloves, reminiscent of the true Artichoke. Many Artichoke strains have 3 to 5 clove layers containing 12 to 20 total cloves. Outer cloves are fat and roundish but irregular in shape, often with 3 flat sides and a paper tail at the tip. Inner cloves vary in shape from small, narrow & squarish to small & round. Bulb wrappers are coarse and thick, often with light purple blotches or a yellow stain.

  Some Artichoke strains produce large round, symmetrical bulbs while other have a knobby, asymmetrical appearance. Clove skins adhere fairly tightly, one reason for their longer storage life. Many Artichokes exhibit a mild flavor, a characteristic preferred by those who eat their garlic raw for health reasons. A few strains, however, do produce a bite which can be intensified by cold winter growing conditions.

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Artichoke strains available for Fall 2008 Shipment only

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INCHELIUM RED (Bulk) 50 lb limit Large bulbed vigorous strain; our best selling Artichoke. In 1990 taste test at Rodale kitchens this one was a top rated softneck. Discovered on the Colville Indian Reservation by Larry Geno; original source unknown. Four to five clove layers with 8 to 20 cloves. Bulbs over 3 inches possible. It seems to have higher soluble solids (i.e. denser, heavier bulbs) than other Artichokes. Mild but lingering flavor with a tingle. to purchase full lbs click Add to cart
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EARLY RED ITALIAN (Bulk) 20 lb. limit.Medium to large bulbs lightly splotched. Mostly 4 clove layers and 11 to 21 cloves. Cloves fat round and milk-white. Selected in southern Oregon at Telowa Farms as early maturing.
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CALIFORNIA EARLY (Bulk) 20 lb. limit Large, sometimes slightly flat-round bulbs. Mostly 4 clovelayers with 10 to 21 cloves, but 13 or 14 are most common. Clove color tan or off white, often with pink blush. Not many smallish cloves. Better adapted to heat than California Late or Susanville but very vigorous and productive here. Commercially grown in California where it originated. Fewer stem bulbils than Cal. Late. Mild flavor, slightly sweet- controlled friendly taste.
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LORZ ITALIAN (Bulk) 10 lb. limit.Large, sometimes flat-round bulbs. 3 to 5 clove layers with 12 to 19 cloves, not many smallish interior cloves. A northwest heirloom brought to Washington States Columbia Basin from Italy by the Lorz family before the 1900's. Well adapted to summer heat. Some years very hot in front of mouth but very strong, great flavor.
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RED TOCH (Bulk) 10 lb. limit. Collected in Rep. of Georgia by Hanelt about 1988, near the town of Tochliavri. Cloves streaked medium to light with red and pink. Very popular.
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CHOPAKA MOUNTAIN (Limited Qty) 10 lb limit Large bulbed vigorous strain grown in an isolated mountain valley for the past 10 years. We believe original stock was actually Inchelium Red. Mild but lingering flavor with a tingle.
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TRANSYLVANIAN (Bulk) 10 lb limit from Chester Aaron. Originating in the heart of the Transylvanian mountains, these nice size bulbs produce plump, firm cloves. Slight rosy blush on bulb wrappers.
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POLISH WHITE (Bulk) 10 lb. limit.Comes to us from a New York grower Ron Bennett. Some purplish blush on the clove skins.
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CHET'S ITALIAN RED (Bulk) 10 lb limit Originally selected by Chet Stevenson from an abandoned garden site 20 miles north of us in Tonasket, Washington in the 1960's. Mostly 10 to 20 cloves in 4 clove layers. Noted for its mild flavor and a good raw garlic for folks who want garlic flavor without being overpowered, but extreme winter cold makes it hot, strong and full. Does not do well when overly wet in last month before harvest.
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SUSANVILLE (Limited Qty) 5 lb. limit. Popular and a widely adapted strain. Said to be a selection of California Early but stores longer. Part # G-SUS-LQA   to purchase full lb click Add to cart
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LUKAK (Limited Qty) 5 lb. limit. Very productive, large bulbed Artichoke from the Czech collection of New York grower, Dr. Boris Andrst. Rich, but mild flavor with no bite.
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THERMADRONE (LQ) 5 lb. limit Commercial strain from France. Impressive, large long storing bulbs
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SICILIAN ARTICHOKE (Limited Qty) 2 lb. limit. Good producer, long storing. Courtesy of Ronniger Seed.
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OREGON BLUE (Limited Qty) 2 lb. limit.Original source unknown. A vigorous plant with deep green leaves. Good storage.
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OKRENT (Limited Qty) 2 lb. limit. Nice sized bulbs grown in California and Nevada. Red blush on bulb wrapper. Tan to cream colored cloves. Nice heat raw.
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MADRID (Limited Qty) 1 lb. limit. Originally bought in a Madrid marketplace by a California grower. 8 to 10 plump cloves. Mild flavored with just a bit of heat.
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SIMONETTI (Limited Qty) 1 lb. limit. This garlic can have a rosy glaze in the wrappers depending where it is grown. Cloves tend to be pinkish as well.
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