{"product_id":"russian-red-garlic-conventionally-grown-lb","title":"Russian Red Garlic (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRussian Red seed garlic\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Rocambole hardneck associated with Russian immigrants who brought red-skinned garlic to the Pacific Northwest in the early 1900s. Growers maintained it for cold-winter performance, colorful wrappers, curling scapes, and deep flavor. This conventional planting stock offers easy-peel cloves and a classic hardneck experience for gardeners in USDA zones 3–7.\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\u003eRussian Red brings warmth and color to a cold-climate garlic patch. Its 6–8 substantial cloves often wear burgundy or purple mottling, and their loose skins make them quick to prepare after harvest. The curled scapes are excellent for pesto or grilling, while the bulbs deliver the deep savory flavor Rocambole fans seek. It is a lively, history-rich variety for growers who would rather have memorable garlic than the longest possible storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flavor is spicy, warm, and full, with a savory finish that remains noticeable after cooking. Use raw cloves in salsa, pesto, dressings, and ferments, or cook them into stews, roasted vegetables, meats, and tomato sauces. Substantial cloves are convenient for slicing and whole-clove roasting. Slow cooking softens the raw heat and reveals the rounded depth associated with Rocambole garlic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen growing Russian Red, settle the cloves into a sunny fall bed with the winter chill and free drainage Rocamboles need. Water through spring while the foliage is active, taking care not to leave the roots in saturated ground. Pick scapes at the curl and begin watching lower leaves as mid-summer approaches. Once several have browned, lift the bulbs, cure them with excellent airflow, and plan meals that use them before long-season storage types.\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 Spicy, warm, and deeply savory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulbs \u0026amp; Cloves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 6–8 cloves per bulb; bulb size and count vary with growing conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgundy to purple-mottled cloves beneath pale wrappers\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 Recommended USDA zones 3–7; best with cold winters and good drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cure carefully and enjoy before longer-keeping softnecks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Pacific Northwest immigrant heirloom with bold Rocambole character\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":21548723208305,"sku":"FP120","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/RussianRed1_39eb8523-177a-4543-88df-3c8dfbf97bfb.png?v=1747082442","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/russian-red-garlic-conventionally-grown-lb","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}