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Spiral garlic 'The Glory of Sandberg'

Spiral garlic 'The Glory of Sandberg'

Product number: 306339.1
Origin: Finland
Latin: Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon subvar. porcelain

We received this Finnish variety in 2024 from our garlic-growing friend Torsten Sandberg.
Garlic is divided into several types; this is one from the Porcelain group. Torsten has found that this group sometimes behaves differently in Northern Europe than further south. We classify these differences into two "haplogroups". One maintains its growth habit
consistently in the north, while the other begins producing individual bulbs with as many as 6–7 cloves. The Glory of Sandberg is a very stylish Porcelain plant of the first growth type.

Torsten writes about it: The appearance of the plant is the most beautiful I have ever seen from Porcelain, and it rarely produces more than 4 large cloves. Do not expect a huge yield in Northern Europe, but this variety produces the largest bulb in proportion to the green
mass of the plant. The Glory of Sandberg is my best-kept secret, and I am happy to share it with my garlic-growing friend Ton Vreeken!

Names:

Latin: Allium sativum var ophioscorodon subvar porcelain
Dutch: Spiral garlic
Also known as: Escallion
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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