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Allium sativum 'Chesnock Red (hard neck)'
Garlic, Chesnock Red (hard neck)
This cold-hardy variety comes from the Republic of Georgia (not the state) and has a colorful skin with dark purple stripes. It matures later than most varieties, yielding small- to medium-sized bulbs with 9 to 10 cloves each. Chesnok Red is a good choice for roasting, as it retains its garlicky flavor well.
- Cold-hardy hardneck from the Republic of Georgia
- Purple-striped bulbs with 9–10 cloves
- Late-maturing and excellent for roasting
- Holds strong garlic flavor after cooking
- Included in Recipe(s): Caesar Salad, Chicken Balsamic with Tomatoes, CORN PESTO WITH CRISPY PROSCIUTTO, Eggplant Caponata, Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce, Garlic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus, Italian Green Beans and Potatoes, One-Pan Orzo With Spinach and Feta, PICKLED JALAPENO PEPPERS, Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers in a Grape or Cherry Tomato Sauce
- Category: Herbs
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 12-24 in
- Spread: 6-12 in
- Spacing: 6 in
- Temperature: 20 to 90°F
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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Allium sativum 'Chesnock Red (hard neck)'
Plant garlic in fall in loose, fertile soil and full sun. Space cloves well, mulch over winter, and remove hardneck scapes in spring for bigger bulbs. Harvest when lower leaves brown, then cure bulbs in an airy, shaded place.
