Gourmet Softneck Garlic Sampler Set

The Gourmet Softneck Garlic Sampler Set brings together four exceptional softneck garlic varieties selected for their distinctive flavors, attractive bulb wrappers, dependable garden performance, and outstanding storage qualities. This carefully curated collection includes one bulb each of Early Purple Italian, Inchelium Red, Polish Softneck, and Western Rose, offering gardeners and home cooks an opportunity to experience the diversity of softneck garlic in a single planting. From mellow and gently sweet to rich, earthy, and pleasantly sharp, each variety contributes its own unique culinary character while showcasing the versatility that makes softneck garlic a favorite among growers.

Softneck garlic is valued for its adaptability across a wide range of growing regions, flexible stems that can be braided after curing, and excellent storage life. Plant individual cloves in fall in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun for the best bulb development. Maintain consistent moisture during active growth, then reduce watering as harvest approaches to encourage healthy curing and long-term storage.

The Gourmet Softneck Garlic Sampler Set is ideal for gardeners who enjoy comparing different garlic varieties and for cooks who appreciate a range of flavors for roasting, sauces, soups, marinades, and fresh preparations. Whether you're planting your first garlic crop or expanding an established garden, this collection offers an easy way to experience four distinctive softneck varieties side by side. Explore more options in our Softneck Seed Garlic Collection and browse planting essentials in our Fertilizer & Growing Supplies Collection.

• Includes four softneck seed garlic bulbs—one bulb each of Early Purple Italian, Inchelium Red, Polish Softneck, and Western Rose.
• Features a range of flavors from mellow and creamy to rich, earthy, and pleasantly sharp.
• Excellent storage potential after proper curing.
• Flexible stems make bulbs suitable for traditional garlic braiding.
• Well adapted to mild and warm climates, with several varieties performing well in colder regions.
• Best planted in fall for a summer harvest.
• Bulb size, clove count, wrapper color, harvest time, and storage life may vary depending on climate and growing conditions.

Included Varieties

• Early Purple Italian – An early-maturing Artichoke softneck with attractive white wrappers streaked with purple. Offers a smooth, mellow flavor with gentle warmth that is perfect for everyday cooking.

• Inchelium Red – A celebrated American heirloom known for its creamy, well-rounded flavor and subtle sweetness that becomes especially rich and mellow when roasted.

• Polish Softneck – A dependable Artichoke variety with full-bodied, savory flavor, earthy undertones, and medium heat that stands up well in cooked dishes.

• Western Rose – A beautiful, long-storing softneck with cream, pink, and rose-colored wrappers that delivers classic garlic flavor with mild to moderate heat and a pleasantly sharp finish.

Flavor and Aroma Profile

• Flavor Profile: This sampler offers a broad range of garlic flavors, from the mellow warmth of Early Purple Italian and the creamy sweetness of Inchelium Red to the savory richness of Polish Softneck and the classic, slightly sharper finish of Western Rose. Together they provide an excellent opportunity to compare the subtle differences that make each variety unique.

• Aroma Profile: Each variety develops its own distinctive aroma when chopped or crushed, ranging from mild and sweet to rich and earthy. During cooking, these aromas deepen and become more complex, making the collection well suited for roasted vegetables, soups, sauces, marinades, and countless savory dishes.

For more information, see our Garlic Resource Center and try out our Garlic Selector Tool to find the perfect garlic for your growing zone and tastes. Or check out all of our Garlic Learning Blogs, where our staff have selected dozens of articles, videos, recipes, and tips to help you successfully grow garlic bulbs.