German Red

Hardneck. Rocambole. Very hot, spicy flavor, adapted to cool climates (zones 5-7). Heads can be quite large. White heads with reddish-light-purple-tan skin on the cloves, with a 8-15 cloves per head. Easy to peel. Moderate keeper. Plant single cloves in fall. Harvest early summer when leaves start to turn brown but there are still at least five green leaves. Underground, each green leaf envelops the bulb in a protective layer that is the "skin" around the bulb. Harvesting when there are multiple green leaves means the same number of layers of protective skin around the bulb, which helps prevent spoilage and dehydration, leading to longer keeping times. Organic. Limited quantity in 2022.