Organic California Late White Garlic (lb)

Organic California Late White seed garlic belongs to the Artichoke softneck strains that shaped commercial garlic production in California and the Pacific Northwest. Growers and dehydration companies selected multiple Late strains for dependable bulbs, firm wrappers, and harvest after California Early types. This certified organic planting stock brings that practical heritage to the home garden with flexible stems and classic medium flavor.

Organic California Late White is a dependable pantry builder for growers who want classic garlic in certified organic planting stock. The firm Artichoke bulbs carry 12–16 cloves in useful layers, and the pliable stems can become a handsome braid after curing. Its mid-summer harvest follows early California types, helping spread out digging and cleaning. Choose it for reliable everyday flavor, familiar white bulbs, and a crop that works hard in the kitchen.

The medium, classic garlic flavor is well suited to sauces, soups, marinades, roasted vegetables, pickles, and everyday sautés. Raw cloves add direct bite to dressings and pesto, while roasting brings out sweetness and a softer aroma. Mixed clove sizes are useful in the kitchen: roast larger outer cloves whole and use the smaller inner cloves in stocks, spice pastes, or quick pan dishes.

When growing organic California Late White, plant the cloves in fall in a sunny bed with fertile soil and dependable drainage. Cool weather and local day length work together to initiate the bulbs, while even spring moisture helps fill them out. Because the plants are usually non-bolting, no scape harvest is expected. Taper water as the tops decline around mid-summer, then cure the bulbs under cover and keep the stems for braiding if desired.

Variety Details

• Type: Artichoke softneck garlic
• Flavor: Medium, classic, and versatile
• Bulbs & Cloves: Typically 12–16 cloves per bulb; bulb size and count vary with growing conditions
• Appearance: Pale wrappers that may develop pink to tan tones
• Planting Time: Fall
• Approximate Harvest: Mid-summer; timing varies by climate and planting date
• Zones & Climate: Zones 3–9; local bulbing depends on winter and day length
• Storage: Good keeping potential after thorough curing
• Something Special: A certified organic form of a defining California commercial softneck

Compare Garlic Varieties

For planting and variety guidance, visit the Garlic Resource Center, use the Garlic Selector, or browse all Seed Garlic & Shallots. For a side-by-side look at flavor, type, harvest timing, and more, open the downloadable Fall 2026 Garlic Varieties Summary (PDF).