{"product_id":"purple-glazer-garlic-conventionally-grown-lb","title":"Purple Glazer Garlic (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Glazer seed garlic\u003c\/strong\u003e, also recorded as Mchadijvari No. 1, comes from the Republic of Georgia in the Caucasus. It represents the Glazed Purple Stripe group, named for satin-smooth wrappers that look almost polished. Gardeners grow this hardneck for elongated cloves, striking violet color, edible scapes, and a rich flavor that balances warmth with sweetness rather than pure heat.\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\u003ePurple Glazer is made for growers who love a beautiful harvest. Its smooth wrappers can look almost polished, with glossy purple striping that deepens as the bulb is opened. The 6–9 elongated cloves are easy to separate, and the warm, subtly sweet flavor is as appealing as the color. Add edible scapes and a Georgian heirloom story, and this becomes a natural centerpiece for gift baskets, market tables, or a tasting row.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flavor is strong, rich, and lasting, with warmth and sweetness that become more evident after roasting. Use raw cloves in pesto, hummus, dressings, and salsa, or bake whole bulbs for a smooth spread. It also suits soups, stews, garlic butter, and roasted vegetables. The attractive cloves make a memorable tasting variety when compared beside hotter Marbled Purple Stripes or milder Porcelains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen growing Purple Glazer, choose a sunny, cold-winter site and loose soil that will not cling to the delicate wrappers at harvest. Plant in fall, water evenly during active spring growth, and take the curled scapes while tender. Begin checking bulbs around mid-summer as lower leaves turn brown. Lift and brush them gently rather than scrubbing, then cure in a shaded, airy place to keep the satiny finish looking its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed Purple Stripe hardneck garlic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, warm, lasting, and subtly sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulbs \u0026amp; Cloves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 6–9 cloves per bulb; bulb size and count vary with growing conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin white wrappers opening to glossy violet and purple striping\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 3–7; best with dependable winter chill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cure carefully to protect the delicate glazed wrappers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Mchadijvari No. 1 heirloom that gave Glazed Purple Stripes their name\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":21548722749553,"sku":"FP118","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/PurpleGarlicCooking8.png?v=1747082444","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/purple-glazer-garlic-conventionally-grown-lb","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}