Local pick-up is the best option for garlic, because its bulkiness puts it automatically into a parcel category for shipping (even a single bulb). Choose local pick up or shipping at check out.
1 large bulb per pack
Note: Pre-ordered organic seed garlic is available for pick-up in mid to late September, once you have been contacted to confirm your order is ready. We will have a limited supply of seed garlic available for general sale in the store, once pre-orders are filled. In zone 3, garlic should not be planted until the weather has cooled off, starting in early October.
Description: Rocky Red is a gorgeous garlic from the marbled purple stripe family of hardnecks, so it has larger than average cloves for a colourful type, is easy to peel and has a flavour that offers a balance between pungency and heat.
- Harvest early August
- Stores 6 months or longer under cool (10C) conditions at 65% humidity
- 5 – 6 cloves per bulb
- General Info
- Planting Info
- Growing Info
- Harvesting Info
Certified Organic
Latin Name: Allium sativum
Alternative Names: Marble Purple Stripe / Hardneck Garlic
Main Uses: Culinary
Zone Hardiness: Zone 3
Exposure: Full sun
Height: 50 cm (20″)
Planting: For best results, plant garlic once weather has cooled off with regular light frosts (early through late October on the prairies). Plant each clove 10 cm (4″) deep, with pointy side facing up. Garlic can be planted in rows approximately 20 cm (8″) apart, with 10 cm (4″) between plants.
Add a tablespoon of bonemeal in each planting hole, to promote strong root development. Cover the bulbs and water. We recommend that you cover garlic with approximately 8 cm (3″) of Garden Straw Mulch or 15 cm (6″) of loose leaf mulch for winter protection, to keep soil moisture even, and reduce weeds.
Soil Type: Garlic thrives in well-drained soil. Amend clay soils with leaf litter, compost, coco-earth or other organic materials that improve structure ahead of planting. Avoid planting garlic in low or wet spots in the garden.
Watering: Garlic does like to be watered if soil conditions are dry, but overwatering effects bulb quality. Strive for even soil moisture without any sogginess. Watering is stopped approximately 2 – 3 weeks before harvest, to ensure bulbs have good flavour and cure well.
Harvesting & Storing:
Garlic scapes (the flower-like shoots that grow up from the base) can be harvested in mid to late July, and are very delicious! These can be used fresh, and are also wonderful for pickling.
Garlic bulbs are typically ready for harvest in early to mid-August, and a good rule of thumb is to wait until the leaves have started to turn from green to dried-out tan. There is some art to identifying when to dig “perfectly” mature heads, but essentially the bulbs should be full and have most of their skins still on them. Bulbs need to be dug carefully so as to avoid nicking or bruising the bulbs (damage to the bulbs reduces storage time considerably). Roots can be trimmed by 1/3 and any soil GENTLY brushed off the bulbs.
Once out of the ground the garlic is cured for a couple of weeks. This simply involves letting the garlic air dry in a well-ventilated location out of direct sunlight. The garlic can be hung up to cure, or laid out on screens. After two weeks the stalks can be trimmed down and your garlic is ready to go!
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We provide a variety of shipping options thanks to our long-standing relationships with UPS, FedEx and DHL. Our warehouse personnel will pack all goods to our exacting requirements. Your items will undergo a thorough inspection and be properly secured before they are delivered. Everyday we deliver hundreds of packages to our customers across many countries. This is a sign of our determination to become the biggest online retailer in the world. The warehouses are located situated in Europe in the same way as they are in the USA.
Note: Orders with more than one item will be assigned a separate processing period for each item.
Prior to shipment, we examine the items ordered carefully before shipping. Today, the majority orders will be sent within 48 hours. The delivery time is estimated to be between 3 and 7 days.
Returns
The stock is dynamic and we do not completely manage it because of the fact that many stakeholders are involved, including our factory and warehouse. The actual inventory may change at any moment. It is possible that the stock may run out after the order has been made.
Our policy lasts for a period of 30 days. If you have passed 30 days without a trace since the purchase, unfortunately we can't offer you a return or exchange.
In order to be eligible for a refund your item must be unused and in the same state as you received it. You must have the item in its original packaging.
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