German Red Hardneck Rocambole Garlic - Organic

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German Red Hardneck Rocambole Garlic - Organic

Allium sativum subs. ophioscorodon Has red-burgundy skin and light brown cloves, with double cloves common. 6–12 cloves per bulb. Stores well up to six months or longer. Said to be a medieval strain of garlic brought to North America in the 1700s. 40–70 cloves per pound.

Z3-8. Eco-grown in Maine.


6232 German Red - Organic
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A: 3 bulbs for $17.50  
B: 2 lb for $55.00  
C: 10 lb for $225.00   ($213.75)
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Rocambole Garlic, hardneck type

Produces 5–13 medium-large cloves with tan, brown or reddish skins, slightly loose and relatively easy-peeling. A shorter shelf life than Porcelains, maybe because the clove skins are looser, or because of a slight tendency to split cloves. Generally, stores well through February, and—if really cured well and in optimal storage—can store months longer. Some claim Rocamboles have the finest, richest flavor.

Scapes form tight coils. Forms 8–25 bulbils, the size of peas; skins can be tight, but otherwise good cooking. More variation in cloves per pound than other classes.

Seed Garlic

The bulb size, the skin color, the flavor, and the size and number of cloves are partly determined by genetics, and partly by cultural practices, soil and weather.

Our standard for a seed garlic bulb is a minimum 2" diameter. Every lot of garlic we ship has tested negative for garlic bloat nematode and for white rot.