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Soft neck garlic is ideal for warmer climates. It has soft, floppy necks and generally stores longer than hard neck varieties. Popular choices in this category include Italian varieties and California Early garlic. One significant advantage of soft neck garlic is that you will typically yield more cloves per bulb.
Hard Neck Garlic
Conversely, hard neck garlic is best suited for colder climates. Its neck is firm and rigid. While it may not produce as many cloves, the flavor profile is more intense and complex. In warmer climates, hard neck garlic can be grown as well, especially if bulbs have undergone vernalization—a cold treatment mimicking winter.