Amaryllidaceae · Allium sativum
Cost per seed: $Inf
A purple hardneck variety that matures early in the season and is easy to grow. Bulbs are flattened with white skin and pale to purple stripes or blotches. Cloves have pale pink skin and are mild flavoured. Plants are medium height with scapes growing as an upside-down U. Grows best in NSW, VIC and SA.
Hardneck - Turban variety.
11-12 cloves per bulb.
Plant February to April, harvest October to December.
Stores 3-5 months.
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When to harvest: October to December
Bulbs are ready to harvest when the foliage wilts and turns yellow and there are 4 to 6 green leaves remaining. Use a fork to gently lift the entire plant from the bed, shaking off the excess soil. Place the whole plants on wire racks or hang them in bunches, leaving them in a dry cool place for 3-10 weeks to cure. Trim the roots and stems back to 2.5cm.
Store in a cool dry place for up to 10 months.