Hardneck Garlic-Romanian Red (Fall Planting)
Romanian Red hardneck garlic is a porcelain type that produces hefty, dense bulbs. A popular variety brought to British Columbia from Romania. Fiery with long-lasting flavor, the cloves are known for their high allicin content. Plants are vigorous growers with 4-6 cloves per bulb. Stores well. 6-8 bulbs per pound.
1 order (3 bulbs)- $15.95
(approx 12-18 cloves per order)
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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 out of direct light in a warm area with good air circulation. 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.