Allium, Hardneck Garlic, Rocambole, Serpent Garlic 'Chesnok Red'

Here in the High Desert, even during the "drying out" period prior to harvest, the garlic will need a little supplemental watering. This...Read More garlic survived winter temps down to 0*F with no mulch and summer temps up to 110*F without blinking. Bulb size was very good, although not quite as large as the seed bulbs that I purchased. I think the excessive heat may have been a factor. This was my second best performer here as far as growing and bulb production (Siberian was #1). I don't have a very sophisticated pallet, so I can't really judge it against the taste of other garlic I grew - except to say it was, as were the others, MUCH stronger, spicier and picant than any store bought one I've ever tasted.

For info only. Comes from the village of Shvelisi, Republic of Georgia. Nicely colored bulbs peel easily. Good lingering taste, retains f...Read Morelavor well when cooked. Rated as one of the very best for baking or roasting. Hardneck, 8-10 cloves per bulb.