Allium sativum ‘Chesnok Red’
Allium sativum 'Chesnock Red' is a purple stripe hardneck garlic. It is an award-winning variety with a full, rich garlic flavour and a mellow aftertaste.
Allium sativum ‘Chesnock Red’ is a purple stripe hardneck garlic. It is an award-winning variety with a full, rich garlic flavour and a mellow aftertaste. It is excellent for storing and can last 8-9 months in dry, cool conditions. Plant in fall and harvest in mid to late summer.
Common Name: Garlic - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Amaryllidaceae (The Amaryllis Family)
Zone Hardiness: 2-9
Light: Part Sun Full Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: under 4"
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Long-cultivated and no longer known in the wild.
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin:
