Heirloom Seeds & Poultry
1878 230th Street, Calamus, IA 52729
(563) 246-2299
GARLIC
NOTE: We will be shipping only bulblets. Please order these on the seed order form this year. $3.00 shipping charge applies. Packet sizes will vary. Our policy is and always will be where God provides us an abundance we will share the abundance. Some varieties are also heavy topset producers and others are not. Some produce large bulblets and others very small bulblets. A planting sheet is included with each order. Basically I sow them in September and plant like I would peas. They will start to grow some in the Fall and then burst forth in the Spring and many will produce a solid large clove the first season. You can harvest and replant these( some will be nice for eating) next Fall and the following year you will have many full sized bulbs that will be divided into cloves like most are accustomed to. We prefer to send bulblets as they are more economical for the customer and there is less chance for spreading soil borne diseases. AS I EXPECTED FROM A LACK OF RIAN FOR 6 WEEKS FROM MID MAY TO EARLY JULY A CRUCIAL TIME FOR GARLIC OUR HARVEST WAS PITIFUL AND WE WILL HOPEFULLY BE ABLE TO FILL ORDERS ALREADY RECEIVED. HOPE FOR A BETTER 2024
Carpathian
Originated in the Polish mountains of the same name. Strong spicey bulbs have cloves with a reddish cast. Pkt. ( approximately 25 bulblets) $3.50 Certified Organic Seed. SOLD OUT FOR 2023
Iowa Heirloom
This one was donated to our collection several years ago by Curt Burroughs who provides the following history. We have the Sweet family of Anamosa, Iowa to thank for this rare treasure. When the Sweets immigrated to Anamosa from Germany over 150 years ago, they brought their garlic with them. From generation to generation they have maintained their garlic on the same piece of land eventually establishing their own variety. The first time this variety was offered to anyone other than their family was in 2014. We are pleased to offer Iowa Heirloom with its rich garlic flavor, and it's mild and slightly sweet overtones. Strong performer in Iowa of medium large heads and cloves. Pkt. ( approximately 100 bulblets) $3.50. Certified Organic Seed SOLD OUT FOR 2023
Marie’s Special
Marie’s Special- This very special garlic came to us from our neighbor Marie Will who first provided us with the start 30 years ago. Marie lived her entire life in this area and this was one she had always grown. Marie was in her 70's when I moved to the farm and she lived a half mile down the road and loved to drop in and see what I was growing and so graciously shared this special garlic with me before she passed on. The garlic is the topsetting kind that produces numerous small bulblets at the tops of the stalks in August which in turn can be planted for more plants the following season. The bulbs on this type are small but very flavorful. I have had great success by planting the bulblets in the Fall and transplanting the young plants in the spring. Pkt. ( 50-75 bulblets)$3.50 Certified Organic Seed SOLD OUT FOR 2023
Moano Special
Moano Special- A topsetting garlic producing medium sized, very strong flavored bulbs. Pkt. ( around 100 bulblets) $3.50 Certified Organic Seed SOLD OUT FOR 2023
Minnesota Heirloom
Another donated to us by Curt Burroughs. Not much is known about this variety. It was obtained from an Amish family in Minnesota which maintained this variety since their family immigrated from Germany. While sharing a similar history to Iowa Heirloom, this variety is quite different. Produces dark green leaves that have a tendency to hang downward.The heads are medium large with each clove developing a rounder shape than other garlics. The wrappers have a tendency to become brittle once the heads have been cured making them easy to peel. Flavor is mild rather than hot and strong with little to no trace of sweetness. h its rich garlic flavor, and it's mild and slightly sweet overtones. Strong performer in Iowa of medium large heads and cloves. Pkt. ( approximately 100 bulblets) $3.50. Certified Organic SeedSOLD OUT FOR 2023
Pskem River
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Pskem River - Originally from Uzbekistan, 2-4 fat cloves per bulb, strong flavor. Pkt. ( 25 bulblets) $3.50 Certified Organic Seed SOLD OUT FOR 2023
Old Homestead
Old Homestead- An heirloom topsetting garlic sent to us by Tom Greenwood of Oklahoma. Produces much larger bulbs than does Marie’s Special Garlic, but does very well when planted from the topsetting bulblets. Pkt. ( 25- 50 bulblets) $3.50 Certified Organic Seed SOLD OUT FOR 2023
Samarkand
Samarkand - Purplish streaked clove, rather strong flavored. Pkt. ( 50-75 bulblets) $3.50 Certified Organic Seed
SOLD OUT FOR 2023
Stewarts
Stewarts - An heirloom sent to us from Colorado. Used for greens and seasoning. Dual purpose, great cloves and tops. Very productive here. This is by far our hardiest and most productive garlic. Pkt. ( approximately 100 bulblets) $3.50 Certified Organic Seed SOLD OUT FOR 2023
Oregon Blue
A softneck type. Purplish stems and white bulb wrappers. Pkt. ( approximately 15-20 bulblets) $3.50. Certified Organic Seed
SOLD OUT FOR 2023
Siberian
Does well in cold climates. Medium flavor with not too much bite.Pkt. ( approximately 25 bulblets) $3.50. Certified Organic Seed SOLD OUT FOR 2023
Persian Star
Hardneck type, mildly spicey, thick wrappers streaked with purple. Pkt. ( approximately 25 bulblets) $3.50. Certified Organic Seed SOLD OUT FOR 2023
Idaho Silver
Silvery gray bulbs, with reddish pink cloves. Being from Idaho I had to add it to the collection! Pkt. ( approximately 25 bulblets) $3.50. Certified Organic Seed SOLD OUT FOR 2023