‘Ukrainian Red’ Seed Garlic [$26/LB]
Strong, spicy flavor when raw that softens and loses its aftertaste when sautéed. Adaptable down to zone 8.
**PLEASE NOTE: All 2022 pre-orders placed for our seed garlic (for planting) as well as our culinary garlic (for cooking and processing) will begin shipping the first week of September.**
2022 Quantity Discount Pricing
1/2 LB: $16.00
1 - 15 LB: $26.00/LB
Due to limited availability the maximum order for 'Spanish Red' and 'Ukrainian Red' is limited to fifteen pounds per customer.
‘UKRAINIAN RED’ ROCAMBOLE GARLIC
FLAVOR PROFILE: strong and spicy when raw, softens and loses aftertaste when sautéed.
APPEARANCE/WRAPPER: mahogany-colored bulbs.
NUMBER/SIZE OF CLOVES: 7-10 cloves that peel well.
GROWING HABITS/TIPS: full sun, well-drained soil. Adaptable down to zone 8.
STORAGE/LIFE: 4-5 months.
MISC: meaty scapes.
SEEDS/POUND: 40-50 seeds.
‘Ukrainian Red’ is a hardneck Rocambole variety with a strong, spicy flavor when raw and a lighter flavor with no aftertaste when sautéed. Each mahogany-colored bulb has about 7-10 cloves that peel well. This garlic does best in full sun with well-drained soil and is adaptable down to zone 8. Shelf life is about 4-5 months when stored in cool, dry conditions. ‘Ukrainian Red’ produces meaty scapes that are harvested in the spring.
Approximately 40 to 50 seeds per pound.