Russian Red (Hardneck) Garlic

SKU: GAR33
Russian Red (Hardneck) Garlic

Russian Red (Hardneck) Garlic

SKU: GAR33
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Hardneck

1 full head

Russian Red Hardneck garlic is a robust, heirloom variety known for its strong flavor and excellent storage capability. This hardneck type produces large, purple-striped bulbs with 8-10 cloves each, offering a rich, spicy taste ideal for culinary use. The plants are hardy, thriving in cold climates and resistant to many common garlic diseases. Russian Red is harvested in mid-summer, and its bulbs can be stored for up to six months under proper conditions. Gardeners appreciate its vigorous growth and reliable yields, making it a favorite among garlic enthusiasts. This garlic variety adds a bold, flavorful punch to any dish.

Type:  Purple Stripe

Cloves per Bulb: Approximately 8-10 cloves

Flavor Profile: Spicy, medium-hot and enduring when raw, the taste is all strong garlic with a subtly sweet aftertaste when cooked.

Storage Life: 6-8 months

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Elaine Beardie Mom
Huge heads!

I was very pleasantly surprised when I got my Russian red garlic seed. The bulbs were huge and appeared to be fresh and without "bad" cloves. Just planted them a week ago with addition of compost and Trifecta+ in zone 6. Looking forward to a good crop next July.

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Anonymous
Will be planting in zone 5b next week

Will be planting in zone 5b next week. Garlic looks great.

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Kevin

Came in looking great, ready to plant.

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Tonya

These bulbs were HUGE! The cloves are double the size of other varieties! Cant wait for next summer.

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Renee White
Big cloves that have 3 times the flavor of store bought

I live in the PNW and Russian Red Garlic thrives here. I typically have a 100% success rate. I tried about 8 other varieties only to keep going back to Russian Red as my hands down favorite. I want the largest most flavorful cloves that I can produce because I find it tedious and time consuming pealing garlic cloves. All my relatives line up to get some Russian Red Garlic at harvest time. I grew about 300 Russian Red in 2024. You can't beat it for a good immune boost.

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