GARLIC BULBS - Japanese Red (Turban)
50mm bulb size
Purple skinned, rose tipped cloves. Rich upfront flavour with delayed heat, rich mellow backnotes. An unusual Japanese “green tea” flavour
Hardneck
Climates best suited: Mediterranean, Warm Temperate, Cool Temperate, Cold Climate
Sow in Au-Sp in cool zones or now for warmer zones
Plant each clove separately so that the tops of the bulbs are just below the soil surface, with the pointier end facing upwards, plant 10cm apart
Harvest about 8 months after planting once the stalks go brown. Leave to dry under cover in a ventilated area, usually by hanging, for 2-3 weeks.
*Plants cannot be posted to TAS or W.A due to quarantine