About Turbans…
A great alternative for warmer climate growers that struggle with traditional hardneck varieties. Produces well in colder climates too but requires late planting to ensure no top growth going into winter in extreme winter climates/conditions. Turban varieties really shine in climates with mild winters that promote growth all winter long and will outperform most other hardneck subgroups/varieties in these conditions. Produce large colorful bulbs with plump cloves that are the earliest varieties to emerge from the ground and first to harvested in early summer. Scapes and bulb harvests are weeks ahead of the next earliest subgroups and therefore make a great addition to market garden lineups. Many unique and lesser known varieties becoming very popular due to their exceptional flavors, extreme garlic heat and big bulb potential. Downside to Turban varieties, they have shorter storage life and should be used by the end of September. Use them up early and move on to other subgroups. Customer favorites include: China Stripe, Lotus, Basque & Chengdu.
Turban Varieties: Basque, Chengdu, China Stripe, Chinese Purple, Early Portugese, Lotus, Maiskij, Shandong, Thai Purple, Tzan, Uzbek & Xian.
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This is a milder Turban variety that originated in Northern Spain and is the cultivar preferred for use in “Garlic Soup” made famous by the same region. Excellent for use in salads, dressings or any dish that requires a “light” touch of garlic. Excellent choice for warmer climates.
Origin: Northern Spain
Storage: Up to 6 months
Small - less than 1.5” (diameter)
Medium - 1.50” to 1.75”
Large - 1.75” to 2.00”
Extra Large - 2.0+ to 2.25”
Jumbo - 2.25”+
“Bargain Garlic” - <1.25” Great for spring garlic scallions AND spring planting Round/Solo Production.
Blossom is consistently one of the earliest Turban varieties each year, making this a super early variety for harvest. Strong flavor and heat when used raw but mellows when cooked. Great addition to your garden if you can’t wait for fresh garlic in early summer.
Origin: Unknown
Storage: Up to 3 months
Small - less than 1.5” (diameter)
Medium - 1.50” to 1.75”
Large - 1.75” to 2.00”
Extra Large - 2.0+ to 2.25”
Jumbo - 2.25”+
“Bargain Garlic” - <1.25” Great for spring garlic scallions AND spring planting Round/Solo Production.
Originally found at a market in Beijing China. Beautiful bulb wrappers covering good sized cloves that are mild in flavor and lacking in heat. Excellent early season Turban variety that pairs well with delicate foods, especially raw dishes.
Origin: Beijing Chinga
Storage: Up to 3-4 months
Small - less than 1.5” (diameter)
Medium - 1.50” to 1.75”
Large - 1.75” to 2.00”
Extra Large - 2.0+ to 2.25”
Jumbo - 2.25”+
“Bargain Garlic” - <1.25” Great for spring garlic scallions AND spring planting Round/Solo Production.
Rich, earthy full flavored variety. Excellent choice for raw use if you are looking for a garlic with lots of SPICY HEAT but depth of garlic flavor. Mellows out when cooked or roasted.
Origin: Xian China
Storage: Up to 3-4 months
Small - less than 1.5” (diameter)
Medium - 1.50” to 1.75”
Large - 1.75” to 2.00”
Extra Large - 2.0+ to 2.25”
Jumbo - 2.25”+
“Bargain Garlic” - <1.25” Great for spring garlic scallions AND spring planting Round/Solo Production.
Consistently the earliest harvest of all of our varieties. Turbans are first out of the ground every year and this one leads the harvest. Sweet, mild variety with little to no heat.
Origin: Unknown
Storage: Up to 3-4 months
Small - less than 1.5” (diameter)
Medium - 1.50” to 1.75”
Large - 1.75” to 2.00”
Extra Large - 2.0+ to 2.25”
Jumbo - 2.25”+
“Bargain Garlic” - <1.25” Great for spring garlic scallions AND spring planting Round/Solo Production.
Plenty of flavor and HEAT that lingers in this variety. Flavors hold up well when cooked.
Origin: SE China
Storage: Up to 3-4 months
Small - less than 1.5” (diameter)
Medium - 1.50” to 1.75”
Large - 1.75” to 2.00”
Extra Large - 2.0+ to 2.25”
Jumbo - 2.25”+
“Bargain Garlic” - <1.25” Great for spring garlic scallions AND spring planting Round/Solo Production.
Our favorite Turban to grow. Consistent producer with early harvest. Good garlic flavor with fiery lingering heat. If you are only going to try one Turban this is an excellent choice.
Origin: Shandong China
Storage: Up to 3-4 months
Small - less than 1.5” (diameter)
Medium - 1.50” to 1.75”
Large - 1.75” to 2.00”
Extra Large - 2.0+ to 2.25”
Jumbo - 2.25”+
“Bargain Garlic” - <1.25” Great for spring garlic scallions AND spring planting Round/Solo Production.
Full robust garlic flavor that lacks the heat of many other Turban variety and is an excellent choice for use in recipes that call for raw garlic.
Origin: Chengdu China
Storage: Up to 3-4 months
Small - less than 1.5” (diameter)
Medium - 1.50” to 1.75”
Large - 1.75” to 2.00”
Extra Large - 2.0+ to 2.25”
Jumbo - 2.25”+
“Bargain Garlic” - <1.25” Great for spring garlic scallions AND spring planting Round/Solo Production.
HEIRLOOM variety with excellent flavor and a bit of HEAT, especially when used raw. Favorite early season variety with fresh salsa.
Origin: Bangkok Thailand
Storage: Up to 3-4 months
Small - less than 1.5” (diameter)
Medium - 1.50” to 1.75”
Large - 1.75” to 2.00”
Extra Large - 2.0+ to 2.25”
Jumbo - 2.25”+
“Bargain Garlic” - <1.25” Great for spring garlic scallions AND spring planting Round/Solo Production.
One of the better keeping Turbans, which are known for great flavor but shorter storage life. Good garlic flavor with HEAT that can surprise you. Consistent producer, even in our northern climate.
Origin: Uzbekistan
Storage: Up to 3-4 months
Small - less than 1.5” (diameter)
Medium - 1.50” to 1.75”
Large - 1.75” to 2.00”
Extra Large - 2.0+ to 2.25”
Jumbo - 2.25”+
“Bargain Garlic” - <1.25” Great for spring garlic scallions AND spring planting Round/Solo Production.
Also known as ‘Mexican Red’ this Turban variety has strong, rich and VERY HOT flavor. Good grower in most climates but really shows its strengths in warmer climates.
Origin: Shandong via Mexico
Storage: Up to 3-4 months
Small - less than 1.5” (diameter)
Medium - 1.50” to 1.75”
Large - 1.75” to 2.00”
Extra Large - 2.0+ to 2.25”
Jumbo - 2.25”+
“Bargain Garlic” - <1.25” Great for spring garlic scallions AND spring planting Round/Solo Production.