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Garlic 'Korean Red'

Garlic 'Korean Red'

Product number: 306098.1
Origin: Asia
Latin: Allium sativum var sativum ssp asiatic

Korean Red is an Asian garlic with a robust flavour and (as the name suggests) a red-striped exterior. In Korea, this variety is called 'Hongdangmu' and is of the Artichoke type (subspecies Asiatic), although there are also arguments for classifying the Asiatic type under the "Hardnecks". This much-loved variety grows into a short, sturdy plant with large bulbs. Each bulb consists of 5-7 cloves. Harvest the bulbs as soon as the plant shows some browning.

Names:
Latin: Allium sativum var sativum ssp asiatic
Dutch: Knoflook
Also known as: Hongdangmu
English: Garlic Softneck

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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