Garlic 'Rouge Russe' (3 bulbs), offered by Van Noort
🧄 A gourmet garlic with powerful aromas and purple highlights! 🧄
'Rouge Russe' garlic is a hardneck variety with purple stripes , prized for its generous cloves and its intense and slightly sweet flavor . Very resistant to cold, it adapts perfectly to northern climates and produces large bulbs with excellent conservation.
🌱 Easy to grow, it is planted in autumn or spring and offers an abundant harvest in summer.
🌿 A must-have for gardeners and cooking enthusiasts!
Characteristics of the variety
📅 Planting period : March-April / September-November
📅 Harvest period : July
📏 Plant height : 60 cm (24")
📦 Quantity : 3 bulbs
🌱 Type : Purple striped hardneck garlic
☀️ Exposure : Partial sun
❄️ Hardiness zone : 2
🦌 Deer Resistant : Yes
🌱 Planting 'Russian Red' garlic
🔹 When to plant?
✔️ Ideally in the fall (September-October) for optimal root development before winter.
✔️ Can also be planted in spring (March-April) , but the bulbs will generally be smaller.
🔹 How to plant?
✔️ Break the bulb into individual cloves (without removing the skin).
✔️ Select the largest pods for planting , keep the smaller ones for cooking.
✔️ Plant the pods with the tip facing up , 3 inches (7-8 cm) deep and spaced 5 inches (12 cm) apart in rows 30 cm apart.
✔️ Use well-drained soil rich in organic matter.
✔️ Add mulch (straw or dead leaves) to protect from the cold in winter and retain moisture.
🧄 Culture and maintenance
✔️ Water regularly at the start of growth, then space out waterings as harvest approaches.
✔️ Remove flower stalks (garlic flowers or "scapes") as soon as they appear to encourage bulb growth.
✔️ Harvest when the foliage turns yellow and begins to dry out, usually in July.
✔️ Dig up carefully with a digging fork and leave the bulbs to dry in the shade for two weeks.
💡 Gardening tip : Do not wash the bulbs after harvesting! Simply brush off the soil and store them in a cool, dry place.
🍽️ How to use 'Russian Red' garlic?
👩🍳 Its powerful and slightly sweet flavor is perfect for:
✔️ Stewed dishes and sauces for an intense touch 🍲
✔️ Grills and roasts for a spicy taste 🔥
✔️ Canned or lacto-fermented garlic 🏺
✔️ Homemade pestos and garlic butters 🌿
💡 Cooking tip : Let your garlic flowers dry and use them as a condiment or to make a delicious garlic butter!
Why choose 'Russian Red' garlic?
⭐ A gourmet garlic, powerful and fragrant
🌱 Easy to grow and cold hardy
🛡️ Good storage and abundant harvest
🍽️ Perfect for all your homemade recipes
🌿 Add this tasty garlic variety to your vegetable garden and enjoy all year round!
