{"product_id":"garlic-chesnok-red-organic-lb","title":"Organic Red Chesnok Garlic (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Red Chesnok seed garlic\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as Shvelisi, originated near the village of Shvelisi in the Republic of Georgia and entered wider collections in the 1980s. “Chesnok” is a transliteration of a Slavic word for garlic, while Shvelisi points to the source location. This certified organic Purple Stripe is celebrated for colorful bulbs, edible scapes, and exceptional roasting flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMix \u0026amp; match savings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This item is eligible for the Garlic Mix \u0026amp; Match discount. Combine eligible seed garlic and shallots to save 10% at 3 pounds, 15% at 10 pounds, or 20% at 30 pounds. The discount is applied automatically in the cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed Chesnok is a natural choice for growers who dream about roasting their own garlic. The creamy bulbs reveal vivid violet striping and red-fuchsia clove skins, making the harvest as beautiful as it is flavorful. Each bulb typically holds 8–10 neatly arranged cloves, and the plants send up edible scapes first. Keep a few bulbs labeled for a side-by-side roast—the famous sweetness is the trait that turns many gardeners into repeat growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaw cloves offer clear garlic heat and a rich, lingering finish, but roasting is where the variety is especially famous. Slow heat brings forward sweetness and a smooth texture suited to bread, potatoes, sauces, soups, and spreads. Use it whole in roasting pans or separate cloves for confit. Small raw amounts also give pesto, salsa, and dressings a colorful, flavorful lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen growing Red Chesnok, plant the cloves in fall where winter cold can support strong Purple Stripe development. A sunny, well-drained bed and even spring watering help the bulbs form without stress. Take the scapes while tender, then let the plants finish until lower leaves brown around mid-summer. Lift gently to protect the colorful wrappers, and cure in a shaded place with generous air movement before setting aside bulbs for roasting and storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Purple Stripe hardneck garlic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced raw heat with pronounced sweetness when roasted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulbs \u0026amp; Cloves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 8–10 cloves per bulb; bulb size and count vary with growing conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Violet-striped bulbs with red to fuchsia clove skins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-summer; timing varies by climate and planting date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones \u0026amp; Climate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 3–10; winter chill supports hardneck development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cure fully and keep cool, dry, and ventilated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Shvelisi heirloom that earned a lasting reputation as a roasting garlic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompare Garlic Varieties\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor planting and variety guidance, visit the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/pages\/garlic-resource-center\"\u003eGarlic Resource Center\u003c\/a\u003e, use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/pages\/garlic-selector\"\u003eGarlic Selector\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/collections\/seed-garlic-and-shallots\"\u003eSeed Garlic \u0026amp; Shallots\u003c\/a\u003e. For a side-by-side look at flavor, type, harvest timing, and more, open the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/Fall_2026_Garlic_Varieties_Summary.pdf?v=1786990480\"\u003edownloadable Fall 2026 Garlic Varieties Summary (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21543296794737,"sku":"FPO159","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/FP505_Org_Red_Chesnok_Garlic_3.jpg?v=1766094664","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/garlic-chesnok-red-organic-lb","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}