?? Garlic 'German Red' (3 bulbs) – Bright flavor & robust hardneck variety ? Offered by Van Noort
'German Red' garlic is a hardneck autumn variety , prized for its dense flesh , strong aroma and brightly colored cloves surrounded by red, marbled skins .
Its flavor is powerful, slightly spicy, with a good hold when cooked — ideal for enhancing stews, sauces or roasts.
Very hardy, it withstands cold winters without difficulty, while offering excellent conservation until the end of winter.
Planted in the fall, it gives a regular, reliable and tasty harvest from the beginning of summer.
A frank, structured and tasty garlic , perfect for vegetable gardens and lovers of generous cuisine . ??
?? Characteristics of 'German Red' garlic
?? Average height : 60 to 80 cm
?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Hardiness : Zone 3 and above
?? Attracts wildlife : No, natural repellent effect
?? Water requirements : Low
?? Ideal soil : Light, sandy, well-drained
?? Quantity : 3 bulbs (to be divided into cloves)
?? Planting and growing 'German Red' garlic
?? When to plant? From October to December, for a harvest in June-July
?? In open ground : Ideal in a rustic vegetable garden , vegetable plot or edible border . Combine with carrots , salads , strawberries or beets .
?? In pot : Suitable for a deep, well-drained container , exposed to full sun.
?? How to plant?
1?? Depth : 5 to 6 cm
2?? Spacing : 12 to 15 cm
3?? Watering : Light, especially in spring
??Care for 'German Red' garlic
?? Watering : Moderate, avoid stagnant humidity
?? Fertilizer : Compost or mature manure at planting
?? Pruning : Cut the flower stems to strengthen the formation of the bulbs
?? Wintering : No care required, very hardy
?? Why choose 'German Red' garlic?
? Hardneck garlic , with a lively and balanced taste
? Red marbled skins , easy to peel
? Excellent winter preservation
? Ideal for self-sufficient vegetable gardens , cold climates and full-bodied cuisines
? Bring intensity, hardiness, and flavor to your vegetable garden with 'German Red' garlic from Van Noort—a robust, flavorful, and deeply authentic variety. ?
?? Combine with spring salads , spinach , repellent companion plants or perennial herbs , for a rich and harmonious vegetable patch. ??
? 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 best suited to cool climates , very hardy, and often have 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 storage , 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: the classics of the South
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 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.