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crunch1224 · March 23, 2024

Dr Ivan was able to propagate seed from 30 different types of garlic. I can't seem to find out what the types were.

The Amish farmer where I purchased the Ivan garlic from described it as the following.

IVAN - A Canadian variety, and our favorite porcelain hardneck type. Ivan is comparable to Music in many ways. A heavy producer, very easy to grow, sturdy, disease-resistant, and a hardy garlic that likes cold weather. Ivan has very large bulbs (slightly larger than Music) with 4 to 6 very easy-to-peel cloves. When eaten raw, it is a little spicier than Music. When cooked/roasted Ivan offers a lasting garlic flavor with a hint of sweetness. A classic that excels in any recipe. Keeps exceptionally well after harvest.

I also seen it described as a Canadian heirloom.

March 23, 2024	#4
crunch1224 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 15	Dr Ivan Dr Ivan was able to propagate seed from 30 different types of garlic. I can't seem to find out what the types were. The Amish farmer where I purchased the Ivan garlic from described it as the following. IVAN - A Canadian variety, and our favorite porcelain hardneck type. Ivan is comparable to Music in many ways. A heavy producer, very easy to grow, sturdy, disease-resistant, and a hardy garlic that likes cold weather. Ivan has very large bulbs (slightly larger than Music) with 4 to 6 very easy-to-peel cloves. When eaten raw, it is a little spicier than Music. When cooked/roasted Ivan offers a lasting garlic flavor with a hint of sweetness. A classic that excels in any recipe. Keeps exceptionally well after harvest. I also seen it described as a Canadian heirloom.