Romanian Red

Available starting mid-August
Shipping starts early September

Also available as BULK GARLIC (per lb)

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Description

Romanian Red is a robust, Porcelain variety that grows large plants. It has some of the highest levels of allicin, which is linked to the many health benefits associated with garlic.   

Originally brought to British Columbia from Romania, it was one of the earliest garlic varieties introduced to North America. Under certain growing conditions, Romanian Red can display deeper colouration and purple colouring, which lends to its name. 

When cooked, it has a wonderful straightforward character, with more complexity than a typical Porcelain variety. 

Romanian Red performs very well in cold climates and is a very robust grower that produces large plants that stand out. It has big bulbs with very large cloves (averages 4 to 5 cloves per bulb). Scape removal and good soil fertility is important for maximum bulb size.

Garlic is a heavy feeder. For best results, apply a well-balanced organic fertilizer at planting and in spring. Planting a green manure cover crop the season before growing garlic is also recommended. 

See our Garlic Growing Guide for detailed planting and growing instructions.

Highest Quality Standards

Our premium garlic is carefully examined throughout the season, from planting to harvest. Cloves, plants, and bulbs are all individually inspected to maintain the highest quality seed stock available! See how we Manage Garlic Diseases & Pests.