Italian breath mints on a basket of raw garlic at little joes, a san francisco restaurant love it. The amount of organosulfur compounds varies depending on garlic variety and growing conditions. They have very large cloves and fewer cloves usually five to eight per bulb than asiatics do. All garlic contains organosulfur compounds that kill bacteria on contact. A wonderful garlic for allpurpose use where mild flavors are preferred.
Az garlic variety list below youll find a listing of all the named varieties of garlic that weve been able to find information on. Elephant garlic, also known as russian garlic, is closely related to the leek. However, jackie warns that ordinary garlic may not always be enough to do the job. Marbled purple stripe hardneck sweet garlic flavor when roasted.
Conventionally grown garlic, russian red lb grow organic. Below youll find a listing of all the named varieties of garlic that weve been able to find information on. We have five marbled purple stripes which we consider to be typical of the red russian type. Popular asiatic garlic varieties include pyong vang, asian tempest, sonoran, korean red, russian red, and asian rose. We are pleased to offer some of the most popular books written about garlic, including our favorites on how to grow and cook garlic like a real pro. Sulmona red garlic probably the best garlic in the whole. The scientific truth about garlic varieties growing for. Anyways, i think red russian is an illfitting name. Oct 19, 2014 russian red garlic seed stock 2014 seed stock was pretty ratty lookingoverripe okay for planting with small cloves small cloves lead to smaller heads this entry was posted in varieties to grow on october 19, 2014 by theplantlady.
Garlic also can suffer from pink root, a typically nonfatal disease that stunts the roots and turns them pink or red. Russian giant metechi hardneck, marbeled purple stripe. Krasnador red an heirloom variety from the black sea region of russia, this garlics bulbs and cloves are large and the flavor is a bit less spicy than other. Learn more in the cambridge englishrussian dictionary. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive, and chinese onion. Learn how to plant garlic allium sativum ophioscorodon from clove and bulbil, and how to grow garlic.
Red russian seed garlic rasa creek farm, bc canada. Clearly a cousin of russian red, perhaps even of the kissing kind, but kostyn is the femme fatal in this duo. Khabar, kostyns red russian, linda olesky, metechi and wengers red russian. Russian red is a rocambole garlic with a rich, musky, garlicky flavor and is very hot when eaten raw. According to jackie french, garlic is said to be an excellent vampire repellent. The russian red is a very popular variety in garlic. If we determine that your garlic had a significant lack of germination, we will issue you a credit not a refund for the purchase price of your garlic excluding shipping. Ordering will resume for fedco bulbs when we release our 2020 catalog, in midjune 2020. Garlic is tolerant to many soil types and textures, but grows best in sandy clay loam that has a high organic content with a 6. Heirloom rocambole hardneck brought to canada by doukhobor immigrants well over 100 years ago. Red sulmona garlic aglio rosso di sulmona is barely known outside the world of gourmets, chefs and those who have been on holiday to abruzzo italy. The scientific truth about garlic varieties when getting started with garlic production, growers soon learn that there are literally hundreds of named cultivars or strains available in the u. Turban garlic is very similar to asiatic and it is also one of the earliest harvesting garlics. A distinctive, moderately spicy flavor sets this garlic apart from the rest.
The color of the paper has some purple with a brown on the skin of the cloves. Ingredients descriptions and photos from vegan vegetarian recipe book. Full description this full flavored garlic was brought to the pacific northwest by russian immigrants in the early 1900s. I trust these descriptions because they were given to me by children who often visit. Khabar has a more slender stalk which makes curing easier. Much of the info here comes from growers listed in our garlic resources section. Russian garlic is one of the common names for allium ampeloprasum, says the university of kentucky college of agriculture. How mary and frank and friends eat we are dedicated to crueltyfree living through a vegetarian vegan lifestyle. For higher yields and larger cloves, the best time to plant is generally autumn in the southern hemisphere or spring in the northern hemisphere. Smooth as single malt whisky aged for 30 years in an oak barrel or maybe kostyn would prefer vodka this baby purrs as it slides from throat to belly. This full flavored garlic was brought to the pacific northwest by russian immigrants in the early 1900s.
I have many more great garlic quotes to add as time goes on. Chesnok red is so sweet when baked that it is used as the special ingredient in garlic ice cream. There are many strains that go by the moniker russian red. The distinctive wrapper leaves of these big bulbs are slightly purple. Each year, we plant more and we have a good amount of this type to sell this year.
Rocambole garlics have brownishpurplish bulb wrappers and easy to peel brownish clove covers and so does killarney red. It is a big and pretty garlic with a deep, hot favor and a. This variety of russian red comes from the purple stripe family of garlic. Marbled purple stripe allium sativum ophioscorodon. Apr 09, 2020 russian red garlic is a very wellknown name of the rocombole type with 6 to 10. Browse dozens of hardneck and softneck garlic varieties. Strong garlic flavor and has a warm sweet aftertaste. This year we are also caring an organic russian red bulk garlic. Garlic variety descriptions the dyer family organic farm. Its red or purpletinged bulbs and cloves only indicate additional antioxidant properties. Russian red garlic is a very wellknown name of the rocombole type with 6 to 10. The scientific truth about garlic varieties growing for market. Diana dyer this is just the tip of the iceberg, or garlic bulb so to speak.
You can order a cdrom of weavers classic book on our. This was the first kind of garlic we grew and we love it today just as much as we did eight years ago. Russian red hardneck garlic seeds bulb elenas organic. These are the garlics that some compare to wines with subtle differences that reflect the regional soil and weather patterns. Also known as elephant garlic, levant garlic and russian red garlic, the. The bulbs will have a slightly purple colour to them. However, when trying to recreate a little bit of authentic abruzzo cooking this is often the forgotten ingredient, and to be frank once you savour the difference between this garlic s cloves and all others you will be hooked enough to grow it. Garlic variety descriptions including a brief variety overview. Harvest spring planted garlic the same season, about 90 days from planting.
If you just want to buy garlic for consumption, the book is a valuable asset as it addresses the health benefits and organic compounds found in garlic and how that affects our bodies. One simple benefit to the cook is the way some of their skins slip off smoothly. Nobody knows if the russian red garlic sweetened the deal for the canadian governmet, but it sure is fun to imagine that they were going to turn russian emigrants away until they were offered a handful of russian red garlic. Garlic variety descriptions since founding our farm in 2009, all of our garlic has always been both handcrafted and grown organically, without any synthetic chemicals used in any part of the process, from always using certified organic seed stock to soil building, harvesting, cleaning and storage. Garlic is native to central asia and northeastern iran, and has long been a common seasoning worldwide, with a history of several thousand years of human consumption and use. Red russian comes to us from heino and manuela peters of roots and greens farm in grindrod. Garlic does well in loose, dry, well drained soils in sunny locations, and. Lab tested organic seed garlic grown in canada for purchase online. Russian red, garlic for planting 3 large heirloom bulbs untreated, organic. She suggests that you tackle severe vampire problems with giant russian garlic. You may possibly find it easier to id your variety with the hardneck descriptions found here. Harvest fall planted garlic the following season, late spring or early summer, about 240 days from planting.
Given lots of sun, good soil, plenty of water, and a steady supply of nutrients, and it will produce maximum leaf growth, which in turn produces large bulbs. Ingredients descriptions and photos from allcreatures. Red russian is a name that is used loosely as many garlics have reddish wrappers and originate from the former ussr. It has heat when eaten raw and a wonderfully rich, complex garlicky flavour when cooked. Russian garlic allium ampeloprasum is a tough, robust plant to 1. It is very hardy and forms bulbs weighing up to 500 grams. Russian red garlic grows 68 large cloves with a hot, but barable taste. Chesnok red, music, georgian crystal, khabar, estonian red and russian giant are available this year for individual sale. Here is a list of the 6 most impressive properties and health benefits of red garlic.
Hardneck marbled purple stripe type garlic, which is known for its amazing, true garlic flavor. Jamaican chicken drumettes, braised kale with garlic and red wine, braised red snapper in a garlic tomato broth. This 45day time frame is meant to allow you up to 2 weeks to plant your garlic, and up to 4 weeks to check for signs of growth. Heino tells of having received his russian red from the archetypal little old lady who grew it in the vernon area of bc for decades prior to passing it along to him. Kostyns red russian seed garlic rasa creek farm, bc canada. This kind of garlic is also known as a bulbing leek and has a milder flavour. Porcelain garlic, such as romanian red, parvin and georgian crystal, also have high allicin content. Russian red garlic seed stock 2011 russian red garlic harvest 2012 201220. Og russian red is a certified organic garlic from the rocambole family. Russian redstreak has evolved from a rocambole garlic, russian red, according to ron engeland.
Garlic is in the amaryllidaceae family, which includes leeks, onions, scallions and chives allium sativum var. Choosing among that wealth of options is a challenge that has befuddled many beginners. German red garlic typically has 812 cloves per bulb. The raw flavor is intense and big up front, with some sweetness along with a slight and pleasant bitterness. I trust these descriptions because they were given to. Siberian hardneck garlic fact sheet by grey duck garlic. This variety has the ability to withstand soggy winter soils better than others. Growing great garlic is the definitive growers guide written by a small scale farmer who makes his living growing over 200 strains of garlic. The complete book of garlic is a tome that you will revisit many times if you want to grow garlic. Garlic allium sativum is a species in the onion genus, allium. Garlic variety descriptions plum creek garlic locally. Wengers red russian garlic heirloom garlic seeds for africa. Green harvest provides growing information for edible and useful plants in the organic and permaculture garden.
Eaten raw, these heirloom garlic bulbs will pack heat. Description a marbled purple stripe an excellent new red russian garlic a beautiful wellsized bulb with stout cloves. Elephant garlic growing information green harvest organic. Coming from russia this garlic is sure to grow in gardens with the coldest of winters, and will survive damp winter soils as well. However, when trying to recreate a little bit of authentic abruzzo cooking this is often the forgotten ingredient, and to be frank once you savour the difference between this garlics cloves and all others you will be hooked enough to grow it. Giant russian garlic the french alternative burkes backyard. Garlic is usually mulched to control weeds and keep moisture even. Romanian red is a hard neck, porcelain garlic with an average of 5 large cloves per bulb. Garlic varieties l hardneck softneck location holley l. Commercial growers will want to consult this book regularly. Aug 21, 2014 nobody knows if the russian red garlic sweetened the deal for the canadian governmet, but it sure is fun to imagine that they were going to turn russian emigrants away until they were offered a handful of russian red garlic. Overview there are literally hundreds of named garlic varieties. Organic nongmo chesnok red garlic high mowing school. A collection of citations from the professional literature on garlic related topics is in the garlic bibliography and the garlic library.
If youd like to try some of our other heirloom garlic varieties, select one of our sampler packs. Jul 07, 2011 grow red heirloom garlic reader contribution. German red, spanish roja, marino, german white, rosewood, porcelain, and. It is native to central asia and northeastern iran, and has long been a common seasoning worldwide, with a history of several thousand years of human consumption and use. Russian red garlic, 3 garlic bulbs big bulbs, slightly purple average 56 cloves per bulb suitable for soggy soil. Russian red seed garlic preorder for fall planting. Garlic is quite hearty and can grow during the winter in more moderate climates. Heres a favourite roast garlic and pea soup from nigel slaters book real food.
Its tight coarse tunics make for a long storage life of up to 9 months. Spicy heirloom garlic varieties grown for 2014 include rosewood, tibetan, korean red, susan delafield, morado giant, and russian red. Organic garlic seed purple stripe varieties chesnok. Good ol uncle kostyn must have known what he was doing those 30 years he grew this strain on vancouver island. Hardneck marbled purple stripe type garlic, which is known for its amazing, truegarlic flavor. Its a relatively new heirloom garlic for us, but we like it. Russian red is high yielding when grown in rich soils with adequate moisture. Colorful chesnok red garlic bulbs compete with violet flowers. If so, it is one of the few garlics that are related to rocamboles that does well for us in our growing conditions. Cooked, its flavour mellows a bit, but it is still a very full bodied garlic. Red russian garlic has the ability to withstand soggy.
Garlic grown in sulfur rich soil contains more organosulfur compounds. Unknown, but it is the most hardy, bulletproof garlic. Bulbs are usually big in size and have fewer cloves 48 per bulb. Red garlic has just as many benefits as the more common white garlic varieties. The first garlic book written specifically for organic gardeners and smallscale farmers. Organic garlic seed purple stripe varieties chesnok red. Comparing ordinary garlic and elephant garlic and how to grow them duration. Giant russian garlic the french alternative burkes. Plump cloves on paperwhite bulbs, this is a great roasting variety, and stores well into the cold winter months.
Rocambole garlics have purple bulb wrappers and easytopeel brownish clove covers. Garlic, inchecium red seeds and plants, vegetable gardening. Kostyns red russian seed garlic rasa creek farm, bc. Complete catalog of organic seed garlic and garlic bulbils available for purchase, describing. This is a great heirloom purplestripe hardneck type. Red toch s a softneck garlic with a mild, creamy flavor, which makes it perfect for mashed potatoes or other dishes where you want garlic that wont overpower. Robust hearty flavour, russian red tastes very strong when eaten raw.