Florissa - Hardneck Garlic - Russian Red 3pk

Russian Red is a hardneck garlic variety valued for red-purple wrappers, large cloves and bold, rich flavour. Fall-planted cloves establish before winter and resume growth in spring, producing aromatic bulbs for fresh use, roasting, sauces, preserves, and everyday cooking.

Why you’ll love it:

• Red-purple wrappers, large cloves and bold, rich flavour
• Productive edible crop for home vegetable gardens
• Easy to plant in sunny beds with well-drained soil
• Homegrown garlic stores well after proper curing
• Package includes 3 garlic bulbs for planting

Growing Information:

• Botanical Name: Allium sativum 'Russian Red'
• Plant Type: Fall-planted annual crop
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial sun
• Hardiness: Suitable for Zones 2–10
• Established Height: Approximately 60 cm (24 in)
• Planting Depth: 8 cm (3 in)
• Plant Spacing: 15 cm (6 in)

Bulb Details:

• Quantity: 3 bulbs
• Variety: Russian Red
• Harvest: Summer, once lower leaves begin to yellow and dry

Suggested Uses:
Separate bulbs into cloves just before planting. Plant cloves in fall with the pointed end facing up in fertile, well-drained soil. Mulch for winter protection, keep evenly watered during active spring growth, and harvest in summer when the lower leaves begin to yellow. Cure bulbs in a dry, airy location before storage.

Package includes planting instructions. Results may vary based on growing conditions.