Porcelain
(Hardneck - not braidable)

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Species Allium sativuum; Subspecies ophioscorodon   Porcelains are still relatively rare in North America, but are becoming much sought after as gardeners and garlic connoisseurs learn of their unique properties. Most Porcelains display satiny white bulb wrappers with only 4 to 6 symmetrical cloves per bulb. Their cloves are often as large as unshelled Brazil nuts and are frequently mistaken for Elephant Garlic.   Their flavor, however, is vastly superior, rivaling that of Rocamboles. Because of their smooth, tight bulb wrappers they store longer than Rocamboles. Their large cloves, while a boon in the kitchen, furnish fewer plants per pound of seed stock, producing smaller yields than other garlic varieties.

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Porcelain strains available for fall 2010 shipment

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Porcelain seed garlic is $20/lb.; $13 for 1/2 lb; $8.50 for 1/4 lb - Bulk discount applies to strains listed as "Bulk". For complete price info see Order Info page

• MUSIC PINK (Bulk) 20 lb. limit. An outstanding plant in the field. Producing very large bulbs.
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• ROMANIAN RED (Bulk) 10 lb. limit. One of the few strains from this group introduced to North America a long time ago. Came to British Columbia from Romania. Cloves streaked and lined on buff brown background. Very good storage. Usually 4 to 5 cloves per bulb. Hot and pungent with a healthy, long lasting bite.
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• POLISH HARDNECK (Limited Qty) 2 lb. limit. A great strain sent to us by Rick Bangert of Idaho. Originally from Ontario grower named John Yovanov. Beautiful Porcelain bulbs and character. A very popular strain.
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• GEORGIAN FIRE (Limited Qty) 1 lb. limit.Similar to Georgian Crystal except averages 5 to 8 cloves per bulb. A raw taste is strong with a pleasant hotness. A good salsa garlic or salad warmer. (AKA Cichisdzhvari #4)
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• WHITEFIRE (Limited Qty) 1 lb. limit. White Fire is not a new porcelain, but it's particular strain is unknown due to a mixup of Georgian Fire and German Stiffneck (German White). We usually don't sell unknown strains but this is so nice, in a year of short supply we offer it as it is - unknown.Part # G-WHFR-LQC to purchase full lbs click Add to cart
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• ARMENIAN (Limited Qty) 1/2 lb.limit. This very popular, large cloved Porcelain is now available.
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• GEORGIAN CRYSTAL (Bulk) 2 lb. limit. Large bulbs with 4 to 7 cloves. Clean white appearance. Beautiful fat cloves. Very mild and flavorful raw. Long storing.
  Part # G-GC-BC Sorry ! We have already sold expected yield for 2010. You can ask to be put on wish list in case harvest exceeds expectations.
  
  
• GERMAN STIFFNECK (Limited Qty) 4 lb limit. From Johnny's Select Seed of Maine. This is a favorite of New England and northeast growers. Also known as German White.
  Part # G-STF-LQC Sorry ! Sold out for 2010
  
  
• SUSAN D (Limited Qty) 1/2 lb limit. Beautiful, big porcelain sent to us by Canadian grower, Flora Baartz.
  Part# G-SUSD-LQC Sorry ! We have already sold expected yield for 2010. You can ask to be put on wish list in case harvest exceeds expectations.
  
  
• LENINGRAD (Limited Qty) 1/2 lb. limit. Outstanding Porcelain strain similar to Romanian Red but slightly later maturing. Tall, dark green plants. Large bulbs and 4 to 6 cloves per bulb.
  Part # G-LEN-LQC Sorry ! We have already sold out for 2010.
  
  
• ZEMO (Bulk) 1 lb. Limit. Large bulbs and 4 to 5 cloves per bulb. Cloves well streaked on back but soft brown-pink with lines on inside. Raw taste strong and pleasant with no aftertaste. from Rep. of Georgia. Praised by Cook's Illustrated magazine. Part # G-ZEM-BC Sorry ! We have already sold expected yield for 2010. You can ask to be put on wish list in case harvest exceeds expectations.
  
  
• VOSTANI (Limited Qty) 1/2 lb. limit. A particularly vigorous Porcelain obtained by Elaine Donley from an "oldtimer" living near the Washington-British Columbia border
  Part # G-VOS-LQC Sorry ! We have already sold expected yield for 2010. You can ask to be put on wish list in case harvest exceeds expectations.
  
  
• PREMIUM NORTHERN WHITE (Limited Qty) 1 lb limit. Nice, new Porcelain. Mostly 4 cloves per bulb. Easy peeling and great for baked garlic. Part# G-PNW-LQC Sorry ! We have sold our expected yield of Premium Northern White. You can ask to be put on Wish List in case harvest exceeds our conservative estimates. Call, email or add customer comment to your order.
  
  
• ROSEWOOD (Limited Quantity) 1 lb. limit. Soft colors on large fat cloves. Clean bulbs striking when large size. Long storing. From USSR. Part # G-RWD-LQC Sorry ! We have already sold expected yield for 2010.
  
  
• FLOHA (Limited Qty) 1 lb. limit. Origin Germany. An exceptionally versatile garlic. Excellent baked flavor without being too hot raw. Part # G-FLO-LQC Sorry ! We have already sold expected yield for 2010.
  
  
  
  

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