They tend to be hardy in zones 1 through 7. Softneck garlic tolerates warmer weather, and produces smaller cloves in hardiness zones 6 through 12. It's worth knowing which type would grow best in ...

It has bigger cloves and stronger flavor profiles ... However, if you are in USDA Hardiness zones 7 or colder, you can also plant hardneck types such as 'Chesnok Red', 'German White' and 'Music'.