Gourmet Garlic: Porcelains

Reader Contribution by Andrea Cross
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In this post, I will discuss another type of hardneck: Porcelains, which include some of my favorite cultivars! If you are interested in consuming garlic for its health benefits, these big, beautiful bulbs are a therapeutic powerhouse. Some popular examples that you may have seen at your local Farmers Market include Music, Georgian Fire, and Fish Lake #3.

Cultivation

Like Rocamboles, Porcelain cultivars tend to thrive in colder climates, making them a popular choice for growers in Canada. In warmer regions this type of garlic may require a period of artificial vernalization prior to planting to help ensure optimal growth. Although Porcelains are quite hardy, they can be susceptible to both heat and moisture stress, which can cause severe growth problems if not resolved. High moisture levels are required throughout their growth, even shortly before harvest. Porcelain stalks are quite large, tall and robust with thick, broad, bright to deep green leaves. Like Rocamboles, the scapes will curl and uncurl. They are harvested mid-late in the season, after the softnecks and Rocamboles.

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