ITALIAN RED

***NOT TO TAS*** (Allium sativum) Italian heirloom originating from northern Italy over 100 years ago. Large, red/purple - silver heads with rich, strong flavour & uniform. Easy to peel. Stores reasonably well. Grows well in cooler areas but dislikes cold, wet conditions. Day length neutral making it suitable for northern NSW & QLD regions.

HARVEST: Very Early

STORAGE: Moderate

TYPE: Artichoke

VARIETY: Softneck

1 Bulb $4.80 (approx. 10-12 cloves per bulb)

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SOFTNECK vs. HARDNECK? (What is the difference?)

SOFTNECK (Allium sativum)

- soft & pliable neck (the stalk that grows up from a garlic) at maturity making them easy to braid

- strong flavour

- harder to peel than hardneck varieties

- stores well (due to several potective outer layers of papery skin)

- produces large & small cloves

- well suited to warmer areas with hot summers & mild winters

HARDNECK (Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon)

- hard & stiff neck (the stalk that grows up from a garlic) at maturity forming scapes which may also be used in cooking

- mild taste

- easy to peel

- best used soon after harvest (due to only a few protective papery layers)

- mainly large cloves around the outside of the bulb

- thrive & grow better in cooler areas

(GarlicItaRed)

SKU	GarlicItaRed
Shipping Weight	0.0900kg
Shipping Width	0.010m
Shipping Height	0.010m
Shipping Length	0.010m

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