{"product_id":"organic-norquay-garlic","title":"Organic Norquay Garlic (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Norquay seed garlic\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Canadian Porcelain hardneck associated with planting stock from Alberta and selected for northern conditions. Its name and distribution reflect the Canadian heirloom network that preserved cold-climate garlic outside large commercial channels. Certified organic Norquay offers tight bulbs, a few large easy-peel cloves, edible scapes, spicy flavor, and Zone 3–9 guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMix \u0026amp; match savings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This item is eligible for the Garlic Mix \u0026amp; Match discount. Combine eligible seed garlic and shallots to save 10% at 3 pounds, 15% at 10 pounds, or 20% at 30 pounds. The discount is applied automatically in the cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNorquay feels right at home in a northern garlic patch. This Canadian Porcelain meets a short, cold season with sturdy upright growth and finishes with 5–8 generous cloves beneath clean wrappers. The compact clove count makes planting and cooking easy, while scapes provide a welcome first harvest as summer begins. Grow it when you want a cold-climate heirloom that looks substantial in the basket and works hard in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flavor is spicy and robust, with direct heat when raw and a rounder, savory character after roasting. Use minced cloves in salsa, pesto, dressings, and marinades, or cook them into soups, braises, potatoes, and roasted vegetables. Large cloves are particularly convenient for whole-clove recipes and garlic confit. Tender scapes can be grilled, sautéed, pickled, or blended into pesto.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen growing Norquay, use a sunny fall-planted bed that receives dependable winter chill and drains well during the spring thaw. Once growth resumes, keep moisture consistent and protect the shallow roots from weeds. Pick the scapes while they are curled for a tender early crop. Around mid-summer, lift the bulbs when lower leaves have browned but protective skins remain, then cure them in shade with excellent airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain hardneck garlic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spicy, robust, and savory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulbs \u0026amp; Cloves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 5–8 cloves per bulb; bulb size and count vary with growing conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tight, substantial bulbs with pale Porcelain wrappers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-summer; timing varies by climate and planting date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones \u0026amp; Climate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 3–9; a Canadian selection associated with Alberta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good hardneck keeping potential when carefully cured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e A northern Canadian Porcelain heirloom selected for cold-climate gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompare Garlic Varieties\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor planting and variety guidance, visit the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/pages\/garlic-resource-center\"\u003eGarlic Resource Center\u003c\/a\u003e, use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/pages\/garlic-selector\"\u003eGarlic Selector\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/collections\/seed-garlic-and-shallots\"\u003eSeed Garlic \u0026amp; Shallots\u003c\/a\u003e. For a side-by-side look at flavor, type, harvest timing, and more, open the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/Fall_2026_Garlic_Varieties_Summary.pdf?v=1786990480\"\u003edownloadable Fall 2026 Garlic Varieties Summary (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41093177507953,"sku":"FPO157","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/FP517_Org_Norquay_Garlic_1.jpg?v=1766096178","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/organic-norquay-garlic","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}