HERB - garlic questions

[RAISYA@aol.com]

Jasmine,

I suspect both hardneck and softneck varieties were grown in period (the 
difference between the two isn't great).  Actually, since garlic is grown by 
division, I assume that almost every modern garlic bulb is literally a tiny 
piece of a period plant :).  The varieties are the result of selective saving 
of cloves.  I'd suggest just doing what they did in period, find a variety 
that does well in your climate and that you like.

In absolute honestly, I don't think there's any way to be certain of having 
ANY variety of any plant be truly the same as in period, except possibly 
trees, or essentially wild plants.  Even varieties known to have been grown 
in period have probably had a certain amount of selection done since then, 
it's inevitable.

Hope this was what you were looking for!
Raisya
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