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my mother ( In California ) used to plant garlic in the fall
she collected many varieties , some with Russian sounding names
some were very hot .
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/garlic/different-types-of-garlic.htm
I did this myself in NE several years
and you plant the largest 'clove' you can find , resulting in larger heads in the spring.
my mother ( In California ) used to plant garlic in the fall
she collected many varieties , some with Russian sounding names
some were very hot .
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/garlic/different-types-of-garlic.htm
