ROJO DE CASTRO

ROJO DE CASTRO

***NOT TO TAS*** (Allium sativum) Originating from Spain. Round, globe shaped small to medium bulbs with purple cloves & minimal heat (quite mild); rich nutty flavour. Good both raw & cooked. The name is believed to be associated with Fidel Castro and as a result is also known as ‘Cuban Purple’. It grows well in hot climates where others struggle. Grows well from Northern NSW to TAS. Will also grow in WA & does particularly well in SA. Has a relatively strong scape but generally dropping rather than looping.

Grown on a chemical-free farm with no pesticides or herbicides & 100% organic mulch.

HARVEST: Mid to Late

STORAGE: Long - up to 12 months

TYPE: Creole

VARIETY: Hardneck

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

(GarlicRojDeCas)

SKU	GarlicRojDeCas
Shipping Weight	0.0500kg
Shipping Width	0.010m
Shipping Height	0.010m
Shipping Length	0.010m

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