if all else fails, local farmer markets will provide you with garlic well adapted to local conditions. Ask before buying whether it was grown in clay or sand or loam, or anything else that may affect matching your local conditions.

Thanks.

I *think* I ordered some from a place called Jumping Jack Garlic. I'm a bit nervous since it's so late in the season, but they processed my online order, so I'm hoping for the best. I contacted them to make sure they do in fact have garlic in stock, not just on the web page, but I haven't heard back yet.

Fingers crossed.

UPDATE:

I just heard back from Jumping Jack Garlic. They have over 20 lbs of Siberian garlic left, so if you're looking for some, try them.

I know a lot of people like Music garlic, but for me, Siberian blew it away production wise. So consider this a plug for Siberian.......try it, you'll love it!!

Stupid question time!
What is the difference between hardneck and softneck?

hardneck= stiff stem, superior flavor (MHO), poorer storage, better cold hardiness, bulb has cloves arranged like orange wedges, needs to be planted bottom down. The choice for Michigan. Siberian will easily take -50F.

softneck= soft stem that can be braided, better storage, bulb may have multiple layers of cloves, some of them irregularly shaped, can be planted by machine, which is why at the supermarket you will find only softneck.

Thanks glib for the info.