Both the softneck “Butters” garlic (ideal for garlic braids) and the hardneck “MaryJane” garlic (hardneck means it produces a scape), are rare varieties that I’ve slowly brought back into production. From 60 different varieties that I’ve been experimenting with, these two are the best. They were originally found in the outback of the Soviet Union by Rich Hannan, the director of the Western Region U.S. Department of Agriculture Germ Plasma Bank, located in Pullman, Washington. I’ve grown both varieties here for almost 10 years, “sizing them up” every year and multiplying my stock. Finally, here they are, ready for gardens and backyards everywhere. This is a Project F.A.R.M. (First-class American Rural Made) product.

Plant garlic in early fall, allowing it to set roots before winter. Break bulbs apart into individual cloves, planting the root end down. Plant each clove in one to two inches of well-drained soil. Around May or June, the garlic should begin to produce a bulb; at this stage, don't water, to avoid molding. When two of the leaves have turned brown you will know it is time to harvest the crop. Hang indoors out of direct sunlight in bundles of five. Store at room temperature in a dark, dry, cool place like a basement.

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