Hard/Soft Neck Garlic: difference please?

Bought two varieties of garlic bulb yesterday, 1x Early Purple White (Softneck) and 1x Carcassonne White (Hardneck).

Please could someone enlighten me what the difference is?

Thank you

 

One has a hard neck and one has a soft neck....

Sorry, I actually don't have a clue, but it's been a hard day, and I had to have a laugh!

To make up for being silly, here is a useful link:
Grow the Right Garlic for Your Needs

 

Sorry to hear you have had a tough day

 

Thank you @"M" . Don't feel too sorry for me, it wasn't that bad, it was just the first day back after a really lovely 12 days off!

 

No help what so ever but here it goes.. I read one is more prone to bolt (the flower spikes are good in stir frys- tried and tested!) and one is hardier than the other or better suited to grow in colder climates. Pretty sure it's the hardneck.. also, again think it's hardneck, they have a hard stalk in the middle.. I assume from the the flower spike.

 

I'll PM you scans of 5 pages from my garlic growing book.

 

@Irmemac
Hope this coffee helps medearie

 

Ouch, that hurts!

 

Ohhh, thank you @BeeHappy! My very, very, very favourite tipple! Makes everything better

However, I was only back for two days this week (I'm part-time) so don't feel tooooooo sorry for me

 

Well me luvverly as it such a large cup im sure you can keep some for next week And as you can see your reet next to the Loch