Grow Your Own Garlic Garlic is one of the easiest crops to grow and save seed from, and now is the perfect time to plant it. First, can you plant store-bought garlic? Technically, yes — but it may carry diseases and is often treated with anti-sprouting chemicals. It’s always safer to buy certified planting garlic from a trusted supplier. That way, you get disease-free bulbs and can choose varieties suited to your climate. There are two main types of garlic: softneck and hardneck. The “neck” refe