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It's all about garlic!! A deep dive into the types of garlic, how to plant, best practices for growing, fertilizing, and more! Growing Garlic Nutrition and Health Benefits Garlic contains allicin, a sulfur compound with many health benefits: an ancient plant used for flavor, health, and medicine for 5,000 years with only a small number of calories. Studies have shown that the properties of garlic can help lower blood pressure, reduce your risk of heart disease, and boost your immune system. It also contains antioxidants that may help people avoid Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Types of Garlic There are over 600 named varieties, grouped into three types. Hard-Neck (ophioscorodon) (German White) Fewer but larger clovesEasier to grow in cold weatherStronger FlavorDoesn't store as wellHarder to braid Soft-Neck (sativum) (most grocery store bought is soft-neck) Stores the longestMild in flavorLarger bulbs and more clovesGrows best inr egions with mild wintersBest for braiding El