Russian Red Garlic

?? Russian Red Garlic (3 bulbs) – Fiery ruby ??from the cold ? Offered by Van Noort

Russian Red garlic impresses with its marbled burgundy skin , straight flower stem and lively presence in the garden as well as in the kitchen . It is a hardneck variety, often classified as marbled garlic , very hardy and suited to cool climates.

It develops 6 to 8 fleshy, well-wrapped cloves with crisp, white flesh and a rich, slightly spicy flavor . Its foliage is vigorous, its flowering elegant, and its ability to multiply naturally makes it a faithful ally of the vegetable garden. With its deep red accents, it is a garlic of character , as decorative as it is tasty , which establishes itself from year to year with quiet strength .

?? Product Features

?? Average height : 50 to 60 cm
?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Hardiness : Zone 3 and above
?? Attracts wildlife : No
?? Water requirements : Low
?? Ideal soil : Light, loose, well-drained, enriched with compost
?? Quantity : 3 bulbs (to be divided into cloves)

?? Planting and growing Russian Red Garlic

?? When to plant? From October to November, for a harvest in July
?? In open ground : To be planted in well-exposed rows , in living soil , between companion crops
?? In a pot : Possible in a large, deep container, but less productive
?? How to plant?
1?? Depth : 4 to 6 cm
2?? Spacing : 12 to 15 cm
3?? Watering : Light at planting, then minimal

?? Growing tip : Light earthing up in spring will help the bulbs grow. Leaving a few cloves in the ground will allow for natural propagation and a more self-sufficient vegetable garden.

?? Russian Red Garlic Care

?? Watering : Not necessary except in case of drought
?? Fertilizer : Well-ripened compost or a little wood ash
?? Pruning : Remove the flower stem if you want larger bulbs
?? Wintering : No care required, remarkable resistance to cold

?? Why choose Russian Red Garlic?

? Marbled burgundy bulbs , well-formed pods
? Powerful flavor , crisp and slightly spicy flesh
? Ideal for harsh climates and natural gardens
? Brings color, vigor and elegant rusticity to the vegetable garden

? Give the garden a ruby ??glow , bold flavor , and hardy fidelity with Van Noort's Russian Red Garlic—a perennial , vibrant, and full of panache . ?

?? To be married with...

Beets, salads, dwarf beans or rose bushes, for a healthy, vibrant vegetable garden full of natural harmony . ??

? 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:

• Porcelain garlic (like Duganski): few cloves (4 to 6), very large, firm flesh, excellent storage , strong aroma. White or purple bulbs.

• Rocambole garlic : complex flavor, thinner skin, keeps a little less long but is more subtle in cooking .

• 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.

• Examples: White garlic from Lomagne , pink garlic from Lautrec , pink garlic from Auvergne

• 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.