{"product_id":"german-red-garlic-conventionally-grown-lb","title":"German Red Garlic (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerman Red seed garlic\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Rocambole hardneck carried to North America by German immigrant growers, with historical plantings documented in places such as Idaho. Its exact German source region is no longer clear, but the variety became one of the best-known early hardnecks in American gardens. Red-toned easy-peel cloves, edible scapes, and rich spicy flavor sustain that reputation.\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\u003eGerman Red gives northern gardeners the full Rocambole experience: broad spring leaves, coiling scapes, colorful cloves, and rich flavor worth eating sooner rather than later. The bulbs typically carry 8–10 easy-peel cloves with brown-to-red skins beneath pale wrappers. This is not simply a storage staple—it is a garlic to anticipate, taste, and share. Its immigrant-garden history makes the harvest even more meaningful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flavor is rich, spicy, and sometimes described as musky, with a lingering finish that stays noticeable in cooked dishes. Use raw cloves in salsa, pesto, dressings, and marinades, or roast them to develop sweetness for soups, potatoes, meats, and spreads. Large cloves are convenient for slicing and whole-clove recipes. Tender scapes add a milder garlic note before bulb harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen growing German Red, favor a cold-winter location with full sun and fast-draining spring soil. Plant in fall, then keep the bed evenly moist once active growth resumes without allowing soggy conditions. Cut the scapes at the curl and use them fresh. The bulbs are ready around mid-summer as lower leaves brown; lift them with care, cure in an airy shaded spot, and enjoy them before your long-storing softnecks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rocambole hardneck garlic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, spicy, and lingering\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 Pale bulbs with brown to red 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 3–9; best with cold winters and good drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cure carefully and enjoy before long-keeping softnecks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e A German immigrant Rocambole that helped introduce American gardeners to hardneck 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":21548719964273,"sku":"FP115","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/FP521800.jpg?v=1747082446","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/german-red-garlic-conventionally-grown-lb","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}