This beautiful, hardy and spicy heirloom variety finds favor in the northern areas. It is said to have a rich, full-bodied flavor with a slight hint of heat. Chefs, home cooks and gardeners enjoy working with this hardneck garlic. Each bulb provides six to eight large cloves covered with deep-purple streaked skins-a good sight and handy in the kitchen.

In Russian Red Garlic, its high resistance stands out. It can withstand very cold winters, hence an apt suitability in tough climates. Gardeners love the upright-growing nature of this garlic and the delicious scapes it produces by early summer... Harvest the scapes and enjoy them even before the bulbs mature!

With a pungent flavor, reliable growing conditions and vase-worthy look, Planting Russian Red Garlic is fantastic for roasting, sautéing, or seasoning hearty dishes. A true garden classic, it scores Joshua Tree every season for garnish and flavor.