?? Duganski Garlic (3 bulbs) – Purple strength of the rustic vegetable garden ? Proposed by Van Noort
Duganski garlic impresses from the moment it is harvested with its striated purple cloves , well-formed, firm and shiny, nestled in the heart of a powerful bulb. Its rigid central stem indicates its belonging to the family of hardneck garlic , often called autumn garlic or hard garlic , old varieties, fragrant and very rustic .
Once planted, it develops vigorous foliage and begins growing as soon as the first mild weather arrives in spring. Each bulb naturally divides into several cloves, and from year to year , the harvest can be intensified if a few are left in place. Its mauve skin and rich aromas make it a garlic with character , sought after as much in cooking as for its natural beauty. A perennial plant in the vegetable garden , which combines utility, rusticity and raw elegance .
?? Product Features
?? Average height : 40 to 60 cm
?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Hardiness : Zone 4 and above
?? Attracts wildlife : No
?? Water requirements : Low
?? Ideal soil : Light, drained, rich in organic matter
?? Quantity : 3 bulbs (garlic heads to be divided into cloves before planting)
?? Planting and growing Duganski Garlic
When to plant? From October to November, for a harvest in July
In open ground : Plant in spaced rows, in a sunny vegetable bed
In a pot : Possible in a large, deep container, but less productive than in the ground
How to plant?
Depth : 3 to 5 cm (tip upwards)
Spacing : 12 to 15 cm between cloves
Watering : Very light, only in case of prolonged drought
?? Growing tip : Light earthing up in spring (bringing a little soil back to the base) can encourage cloves to grow. Garlic doesn't like excess moisture, but it does appreciate well-aerated soil.
?? Please note :
Duganski garlic belongs to the "porcelain" garlics , known for their large, well-formed cloves , their long shelf life and their strong aroma . Unlike soft-neck garlic , it produces a flower stalk (the garlic flower) that can be picked young for cooking. A hardy garlic , which establishes itself from year to year: the bulbs multiply naturally if left in the ground.
?? Maintenance of Duganski Garlic
Watering : Almost unnecessary in temperate climates
Fertilizer : Add compost in the fall or early spring
Pruning : Cut the garlic flower to favor the bulb (optional)
Wintering : No care required, ultra hardy
Why choose Duganski Garlic?
? Old variety , hard neck, very rustic and tasty
? Purple bulbs , superb in the kitchen as well as in the garden
? Perennial plant in the vegetable garden , to harvest or let multiply
? Brings authenticity, strength and raw beauty to your vegetable garden rows
? Give the garden an aromatic treasure , a burst of deep mauve , and a culture full of tradition with Duganski Garlic, offered by Van Noort — a robust, noble and generous variety. ?
To be married with...
Carrots, salads or beets , its ideal companion plants , or interspersed between roses or peonies , which it naturally protects against certain diseases.
Understand everything about the types of garlic: hardneck, porcelain, rocambole…
Under their white, mauve or coppery skins, cultivated garlic hides an astonishing diversity! They are often classified into two main families: hardneck garlic and softneck garlic , with subcategories as pretty as their names: porcelain , rocambole , turbans , etc. Here is a little guide to help you find your way around:
Hardneck garlic: the hardy ones of the North
These garlics have a rigid flower stem in the center of the bulb. They are more suited to cool climates , very hardy, and often offer large, well-formed cloves around the heart. They include:
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Porcelain garlic (like Duganski ): few cloves (4 to 6) , very large, firm flesh, excellent conservation , strong aroma. White or purple bulbs.
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Rocambole garlic : complex flavor, thinner skin, keeps a little less long but is more subtle in cooking .
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Purple or mauve garlic : beautiful ridged skin, rich aroma, often spectacular bulbs.
?? Special feature : they produce a garlic flower (flower stalk), edible, to be harvested young as a delicacy.
Softneck Garlic: Southern Classics
Without a rigid central stem , these garlics form a bulb that is often richer in cloves and smaller in size. Ideal for mild climates , they braid easily and store well. They sometimes have a milder flavor , perfect for everyday cooking.
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Examples: White garlic from Lomagne, pink garlic from Lautrec, pink garlic from Auvergne
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Perfect for spring or fall planting in warmer regions.
And in the garden?
Hardneck garlic is best planted in the fall ; it is more hardy and its flowering (the famous garlic flower) is a little culinary bonus. Softneck garlic is more flexible when it comes to planting, but does not like overly long winters.
A little natural magic : Whatever the type, if you leave a few bulbs in place, they will multiply from year to year . A true companion culture, faithful and generous.