Organic Red Chesnok Garlic (lb)

Gloriously striped and especially wonderful for roasting, Organic Red Chesnok is a hardneck garlic that earns its place in both the garden and the kitchen. The creamy bulbs open to reveal 8–10 beautifully arranged cloves wrapped in vivid red-to-fuchsia skins, while tender garlic scapes offer an early bonus harvest. This Georgian heirloom is a fabulous choice for gardeners who like their crops to be as pretty as they are useful.

Raw, the cloves have a clear, balanced heat and a rich finish. Roasting transforms them into something smooth, sweet and deeply garlicky—perfect for spreading on bread, folding into potatoes, enriching soups and sauces, or making silky garlic confit. Save a few bulbs for a side-by-side tasting and you will understand why Red Chesnok has such a devoted following.

Plant the cloves in fall in a sunny, well-drained bed; hardneck types benefit from winter chill. Harvest the scapes while tender, then lift the bulbs around mid-summer when several lower leaves have browned and cure them in a shaded, well-ventilated place.

At a glance

• Type: Standard Purple Stripe hardneck
• Flavor: Balanced raw heat; notably sweet when roasted
• Bulbs: Typically 8–10 cloves per bulb
• USDA zones: 3–10
• Planting time: Fall
• Approximate harvest: Mid-summer

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This product is certified organic and handled under CCOF organic certification.