9/18/2023 0 Comments Nootka rose garlic![]() ![]() Russian red garlic ( Allium sativum ‘Russian Red’) is a hardneck-type purple stripe cultivar that’s spicy when raw but slightly sweet when roasted. Like other rocamboles, this variety stores only 4-6 months in typical good storage conditions. German red garlic bulbs tend to hold 8-12 cloves. German red is a European heirloom variety that has been grown in Idaho for over a century. This is a gourmet variety perfect for garlic lovers and those wishing to make very high-quality garlic powder. German red garlic ( Allium sativum ‘German Red’) is a hardneck-type rocambole garlic cultivar known for its top-notch taste. This type does not store as long as most other types, typically lasting only 4-6 months in storage. This cultivar is larger than some other rocamboles, with 2″-3″ wide bulbs. Spanish roja garlic bulbs usually hold 8-10 cloves. Also known as Greek blue garlic, this variety is a reliable heirloom that has been grown in Portland, Oregon for over a hundred years. This variety has a spicy hot taste with serious staying power. Spanish roja garlic ( Allium sativum ‘Spanish Roja’) is a hardneck-type rocambole garlic cultivar known for its superbly strong flavor. This variety typically stores for 6-8 months when cured properly. The bulbs are reliable producers and can grow to 3″+ in good conditions. Originating from Shvelisi, Georgia, this eastern European heirloom is one of the most popular gourmet garlic varieties for home growers.Ĭhesnok red garlic bulbs tend to produce 8-10 cloves. Chesnok red garlicĬhesnok red garlic ( Allium sativum ‘Chesnok Red’) is a hardneck-type purple stripe garlic cultivar known for its excellent robust flavor and attractive peel. To learn more about softneck garlic versus hardneck garlic, and the various classes of garlic (like porcelain, rocambole, purple stripe, and rocambole), visit the article about the main types of garlic. ![]() Inchelium red garlic is excellent for braiding and storage and can be stored for 6-9 months. The bulbs are large, often over 3″ wide at maturity. Inchelium red garlic bulbs tend to produce about 9-20 cloves of varying sizes. Inchelium red garlic was discovered in the town of Inchelium, Washington on Colville Reservation lands. This large variety is excellent for baking and roasting. While many softnecks have an overly mild flavor, Inchelium red is known for its subtle yet complex taste. Inchelium red garlic ( Allium sativum ‘Inchelium Red’) is a softneck-type artichoke garlic cultivar known for its excellent flavor. Majestic garlic can be stored for 7-8 months. The cloves have a lilac-white peel and the 2″-3″+ bulbs have a porcelain-white outer wrapper. Majestic garlic bulbs tend to contain 4-5 giant cloves. This variety was developed from rocambole ‘Reliable’ garlic by Paul Pospisil of Beaver Pond Estates (Ontario, Canada) in the late 1990s. This variety has a mild flavor and is a good alternative for those who like the subtle flavor of Elephant garlic. Majestic garlic ( Allium sativum ‘Majestic’) is a hardneck-type porcelain garlic cultivar known for its large white bulbs. Music garlic bulbs can be stored for 6-9 months. The cloves have light pink-purple peels while the outer bulb wrappers are white. Music garlic bulbs typically have 4-5 very large cloves. Like other hardnecks, this variety does best in cold climates where it can overwinter easily due to its deep roots and overall tolerance to cold. Music garlic has a robust hot and spicy flavor that develops a sweet taste when roasted in the oven. It has since become very popular among home gardeners because it is reliable, produces large bulbs, and is very easy to grow. Originally from Italy, this variety was imported to North America by Canadian tobacco farmer Al Music in the 1980s. Music garlic ( Allium sativum ‘Music’) is a hardneck-type porcelain garlic cultivar with white bulbs and excellent flavor. ![]()
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