Garlic

Spain Family Farm Garlic is grown using organic practices, but we are not certified organic. Each clove is planted by hand, weeded by hand, cared for by Andy & Amanda Spain themselves. We pour our hearts into this crop so your meals are more delicious!

Why do we love garlic?

  1. Garlic tastes amazing. It is versatile and elevates every meal. From Cajun to Italian to Indian food- garlic pairs perfectly. 
  2. Garlic is so healthy. It is highly nutritious without all the calories. Garlic has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties- mostly for colds and flus. There are a variety of studies that show the positive health impacts of garlic!
  3. Garlic has long storage times. 
  4. Garlic makes amazing spices. Try ours and see for yourself! 

Which garlic types do we grow?

Georgian Crystal-

 

Georgian Crystal garlic has a robust, rich flavor that is milder than German Extra Hardy. The easy to peel cloves make cooking a breeze.

Type: Hardneck porcelain 

Cloves/bulb:  4-6 cloves/bulb

Origination: Republic of Georgia 

Georgian Fire-

Georgian Fire garlic has an intense, spicy, and sharp flavor when it is raw. Its bold flavor mellows but remains complex when cooked.

Type: Hardneck Porcelain 

Cloves/bulb:  4-6 cloves/bulb

Origination: Republic of Georgia

Music-

 

Music garlic offers a hint of sweetness and a rich flavor. It has a bit of heat when raw but mellows once cooked. 

Type: Hardneck Porcelain 

Cloves/bulb:  4-6 cloves/bulb

Origination: Italy

Northern White-

Northern White garlic flavor is extra strong and spicy. Large sized cloves are easy to peel. 

Type: Hardneck Porcelain 

Cloves/bulb: 4-6 cloves/bulb

Origination: Northern Germany

German Extra Hardy-

German Extra Hardy garlic has a rich & robust flavor. The easy to peel cloves make cooking simple!

Type: Hardneck Porcelain 

Cloves/bulb:  4-6 cloves/bulb

Origination: Germany

Elephant- 

Elephant is technically in the leek family. The bulbs are large! Elephant has a mild flavor and is perfect for those who find the flavor of regular garlic to be too strong. 

Type: Leek

Cloves/bulb:  4-6 cloves/bulb

Origination: Eastern Mediterranean Region

Korean Red-

 

Korean Red flavor has zingy citrus taste when raw. It is sweet when roasted. 

Type: Hardneck Purple Stripe

Cloves/bulb: 9-12 cloves/bulb

Origination: Korea, but the garlic has significantly morphed since import into northern states. 

Pehoski Purple-

Pehoski Purple garlic has a hot, strong flavor when it is raw but becomes an earthy and mild flavor once cooked. The papers surrounding the bulb have beautiful purple striping. 

Type: Hardneck Purple Stripe

Cloves/bulb:  8-10 cloves/bulb

Origination: Steven's Point, WI

Chesnok Red-

Chesnok Red garlic has a rich & sweet flavor that shines when cooked. When used raw, Chesnok Red is not overpowering making it perfect for olive oil & salad dressings.

Type: Hardneck Purple Stripe

Cloves/bulb:  9-12 cloves/bulb

Origination: Republic of Georgia

Welcome to Spain Family Farm! We're Andy and Amanda Spain, proud parents of two. We are passionate about keeping family farming alive. In 2022, we established Spain Family Farm, LLC in Dwight, Illinois, with a dream of building something meaningful for our family and community.

One of the first crops we fell in love with was garlic—versatile, flavorful, and packed with health benefits. Today, garlic is at the heart of our farm, and we take pride in growing it with care, from seed to harvest. We enjoy providing garlic and spices straight to your dinner table. 

We also raise chickens for eggs, Nubian goats for milk, and lavender. 

As our farm grows, we’re exploring new ways to care for the land and the creatures we share it with. Species conservation has become an important part of our mission. We believe every small action can make a big impact.

Our farm is rooted in a love for the land, a commitment to quality, and a belief in doing things the right way—slow, simple, and honest. Whether you're here to support local agriculture, try our garlic, or just learn more about who we are, we’re truly grateful you’re here.

Thank you for being part of our journey!