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Spiral garlic 'Spas' / 'Spa'S''

Spiral garlic 'Spas' / 'Spa'S''

Product number: 306332.1
Origin: Ukraine, Moldova, Belarus
Latin: Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon subvar. Glazed Purple Stripe

This garlic originates from Ukraine, Moldova, and Belarus. It has a very robust flavor that fades quickly (no "afterburn"). You can expect 10 cloves per bulb and a fairly large harvest. The bulbs store well for a long time.

How delicious can also be beautiful... (or vice versa). This flavorful 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 flavor than the so-called softneck varieties.

Denominations:
Latin: Allium sativum var ophioscorodon subvar glazed purple stripe
Dutch: Spiraalknoflook
Also known as: Esculaapui
English: Serpent Garlic Hardneck

Garlic can be planted year-round, provided the cloves are in good condition. Most varieties are in stock during autumn and winter. We supply varieties that are successfully cultivated in the Netherlands. Immediately upon receipt, break open the bulb and plant the cloves: 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. Later planting naturally means a later harvest. Harvesting is not obligatory; garlic is winter-hardy and can remain in the ground. After harvesting, braid the foliage as you sometimes see garlic in stores, and dry the bulbs in the sun. They can sometimes be stored for up to a year indoors! Cultivation is not difficult, but good tips can be found in our cultivation guide in PDF (see bottom of the website). Garlic is said to deter aphids in, for example, roses – worth a try!

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