Hardneck Garlic - Russian Red (Fall Planting)

Hardneck-Rocambole type. An heirloom from the Canadian Pacific Northwest brought over by immigrants from Doukhobor, Russia in the 19th century. It continues to be popular due to its ability to perform well in cold climates while handling wetter winter soil. Deep flavor, warm and long-lasting with a sweet aftertaste. Produces consistently sized cloves, 5-8 per bulb, and stores well 6-7 months. Don't forget to harvest and eat the scapes (Soup, Pesto, Hummus) the following spring or leave a few on to produce bulblets for planting next fall.  

1 order (3 bulbs)- $18.50

     2 or more orders- $16.50    

SORRY, WE CANNOT SHIP GARLIC TO: AK, HI, APO, PR and FOREIGN COUNTRIES. CERTAIN COUNTIES IN, ID, AND WA HAVE QUARANTINE RESTRICTIONS. PLEASE CHECK TO SEE IF YOU LIVE IN ANY OF THESE COUNTIES

PLANTING

Separate cloves, plant 2-4 inches deep and 5-6 inches apart with the pointed end up, 3-4 weeks before the ground freezes.

HARVEST

When the lower 4-5 leaves have dried. Dry and hang in a warm, well-ventilated area out of direct light. After they have dried for 2-3 weeks, cut off the stem 1" from the bulb, and trim the roots.

TIPS

Plant in well-drained, rich soil, amend with organic matter, such as compost. Mulch the garlic 4" with straw or chopped leaves, this helps protect from extreme winter conditions, keeps the soil evenly moist, and controls weeds for next season. Cut off scapes when they emerge (the curly seed stalk that will rise from the middle of the plant) so the plant can put its energy into producing the bulb, not the seed head. You can leave scapes on, producing smaller bulbs and the bulbets from the seed head can be planted for full-sized garlic in 2 years.