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| source: MIgardener |
Garlic comes in two basic types: softneck and hardneck. Most softneck garlic varieties are suited to areas of mild winters, but Inchelium Red, Red Toch, New York White Neck, and Idaho Silverskin are suitable for garlic varieties for zone 7 and, in fact, will thrive in zone 4 or even 3 if protected over the winter months. Avoid planting the Creole types of softneck, as they are not winter hardy and do not store for any length of time. These include Early, Louisiana, and White Mexican.
Hardneck garlic does have a hard flower stalk around which fewer but larger cloves huddle. Hardier than many of the softneck garlics, it is an excellent choice for zone 6 and colder regions. Hardneck garlic is divided into three major types: purple stripe, rocambole, and porcelain. German Extra Hardy, Chesnok Red, Music, and Spanish Roja are good choices of hardneck garlic plants for growing in zone 7.
| Characteristic | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| Longer storage | Softneck | |
| More cloves | Softneck | |
| Can be braided | Softneck | |
| Larger cloves | Hardneck | |
| Uniform size cloves | Hardneck | |
| Has a scape | Hardneck | |
| Peels easily | Hardneck | |
| Warmer climate | Softneck | |
| Colder climate | Hardneck |
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