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Spiral garlic 'Morado de Pedronera' / "the Spanish Rose"

Spiral garlic 'Morado de Pedronera' / "the Spanish Rose"

Product number: 306272.1
Origin: Mediterranean region
Latin: Allium sativum var sativum ssp silverskin subvar creole

This Spanish gem yields a large harvest at the end of July. Very popular in the land of tapas due to its excellent flavour, which is remarkably hot when eaten raw! The cloves are deep wine-red; this variety is known for its high allicin content (=healthy!)

How delicious can also be beautiful.... (or vice versa). This tasty member of the garlic family grows with 1 or more curls in the stem and is (therefore) particularly decorative. Spiral garlic is called hardneck garlic in English and is generally stronger in flavour than the so-called softneck varieties.

Names:
Latin: Allium sativum var sativum ssp silverskin subvar creole
Dutch: Spiraalknoflook
Also known as: Esculaapui
English: Serpent Garlic Hardneck

Garlic can be planted all year round, provided the cloves are in good condition. Most varieties are available in autumn and winter. We supply varieties that are successfully grown in the Netherlands. Immediately after receipt, break open the bulb and plant the cloves in the ground: 2-5 cm deep and 10-20 cm apart. If planted in autumn, the garlic will emerge in February (or earlier) and can be harvested in June-July. Planted later naturally means a later harvest. Harvesting is not mandatory; garlic is hardy and can also simply remain in the ground. After harvesting, braid the foliage as you sometimes see garlic in stores and dry the bulbs in the sun. In a cool, dry place, they can sometimes be stored for up to a year! Cultivation is not difficult, but you can find good tips in our cultivation description in PDF (see bottom of the website). Garlic is said to deter aphids in, for example, roses, worth a try!

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