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GARLIC PICKER
Unsure of which garlic type you wish to grow? Our flowchart will help based on your climate zone and other favorable characteristics of your pick.
Identification Flowchart
The flowchart below is a useful guide to quickly pick a garlic group. Most garlics grow in all NZ's regions, but some are more suited and grow better for certain climate zones. Choose the most desirable characteristics you are after and the chart will help you along the way.
What is your winter climate zone?
Mild Climate
Mild Winter Climate
What characteristics are sought?
Early Harvesting
These garlics are ready to harvest in early November in mild winter climates
Long Storing
These garlics can keep for 12+ months if stored in a cool and dry place out of sunlight
Plentiful Cloves
These garlics generally have 8+ cloves per bulb giving a good number for replanting & eating
Great Tasting
These garlics are known for their great taste for a range of cooking methods
Plait/Braiding Plants
These softneck garlic stalks, (particularly silverskins) are able to be plaited for storage
Cool Climate
Cool Winter Climate
What characteristics are sought?
Long Storing
These garlics can keep for 12+ months if stored in a cool and dry place out of sunlight
Plentiful Cloves
These garlics generally have 8+ cloves per bulb giving a good number for replanting & eating
Great Tasting
These garlics are known for their great taste for a range of cooking methods
Easy Peeling
These garlics have thick or papery skins making them easier to peel
Plait/Braiding Plants
These softneck garlic stalks, (particularly silverskins) are able to be plaited for storage
Cold Climate
Cold Winter Climate
What characteristics are sought?
Medium Storing
These garlics can keep for 6+ months if stored in a cool and dry place out of sunlight
Plentiful Cloves
These garlics generally have 8+ cloves per bulb giving a good number for replanting & eating
Great Tasting
These garlics are known for their great taste for a range of cooking methods
Easy Peeling
These garlics have thick or papery skins making them easier to peel
Harsh Winter Survival
These garlics love super cold winters and are known to survive harsh winter extremes
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