Garlic 'German Red' – Potent Flavor and Proven Hardiness
Garlic 'German Red' is a traditional and robust variety, recognized for its generous bulbs with dark red skins, as well as its intense, aromatic, and slightly spicy flavor. Highly prized by gardeners and lovers of bold cuisine, it combines high yield, hardiness, and exceptional taste quality.
This hardneck variety stands out for its great cold resistance and its ability to adapt to different soil types. It produces well-formed heads, composed of fleshy and flavorful cloves, ideal for fresh use or preservation. 'German Red' garlic brings a powerful and distinctive aroma, perfect for enhancing dishes, sauces, and culinary preparations.
Easy to grow, it is planted in autumn or late winter in light, fertile, well-drained soil, in full sun. Low-maintenance, it offers a regular and abundant harvest, year after year.
Key Features
Type: Vegetable bulb (hardneck garlic)
Bulbs: Large, dark red skins
Flavor: Intense, aromatic, slightly spicy
Planting: Autumn or late winter
Harvest: Early to mid-summer
Exposure: Full sun
Soil: Light, fertile, and well-drained
Height: Approximately 50 to 70 cm (20 to 28 inches)
Maintenance: Easy – moderate watering, light weeding
Use: Cooking, vegetable garden, long-term storage
Assets: Excellent hardiness, high yield, potent flavor
Why choose 'German Red' Garlic?
For its pronounced and aromatic flavor, its robustness in the garden, and its consistent quality. A garlic with character, ideal for gardeners and cooks looking for an authentic, flavorful, and long-lasting product.