real newbie questions about garlic

[davespitzer]

I understand hardneck , softneck, and artichoke, but what makes a silverskin a silverskin, what is a porcelain, and how do you pronounce rocambole? Dave

[ireilly]

Not an expert but these may assist...

http://www.memidex.com/rocambole

http://education.yahoo.com/reference...ntry/rocambole

http://www.garlicseedfoundation.info...ativum_DNA.htm

http://www.filareefarm.com/


I only grow softnecks to date, in Texas.

Walter

[davespitzer]

I didn't know you could do that (hear a pronunciation)! Learned sumpin new today. Thanks!

[davespitzer]

Thanks, Walter. The garlicseedfoundation article was an interesting read - I'll go look at the main paper when I have a chance. The filaree farms site made the distinctions pretty clear, so now I have a better idea of what people are talking about.

[TomNJ]

You should also see www.wegrowgarlic.com. Great people and lots of valuable information.

TomNJ

[davespitzer]

Originally Posted by TomNJ

You should also see www.wegrowgarlic.com. Great people and lots of valuable information.

TomNJ

I requested to be put on their mailing list for this years harvest. Their varieties sure look pretty! Dave