{"product_id":"siberian-garlic-conventionally-grown-lb","title":"Siberian Garlic (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSiberian seed garlic\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Purple Stripe hardneck whose exact collecting history is less certain than its name’s long association with the cold regions of Russia and Siberia. North American growers kept it as a winter-hardy heirloom with substantial cloves and colorful inner wrappers. It offers edible scapes, spicy flavor, and a clear fit for gardeners seeking cold-climate garlic within Zones 3–8.\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\u003eSiberian is an encouraging sight after a hard winter. The sturdy Purple Stripe plants return with purpose, producing edible scapes and bulbs with 5–8 substantial cloves beneath purple-marked inner skins. Its spicy flavor can shift with climate and harvest timing, giving curious growers another reason to keep notes. Choose it for a northern trial, a colorful basket, or a cold-climate collection where resilience matters as much as looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flavor is spicy and full but can vary in heat with climate and harvest maturity. Use raw cloves in pesto, salsa, dressings, and ferments, or roast them to develop a smoother, sweeter profile for soups, vegetables, potatoes, and spreads. Substantial cloves are easy to peel and convenient for whole-clove recipes. Tender scapes add a mild green-garlic flavor earlier in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen growing Siberian, plant in fall where the cloves can settle in before a dependable cold season. Full sun, fertile soil, and clean drainage prepare the bed for vigorous spring growth. Keep weeds down and moisture even, then enjoy the scapes while curled. Around mid-summer, use the browning lower leaves to time harvest, lift the bulbs before every wrapper dries away, and cure them in shade with strong air movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple Stripe hardneck garlic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spicy, full, and variable with growing conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulbs \u0026amp; Cloves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 5–8 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 purple-striped inner 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 Zones 3–8; naturally suited to cold-winter gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cure fully and store cool, dry, and ventilated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e A cold-region heirloom whose northern identity matches its garden performance\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":21548720455793,"sku":"FP121","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/WhiteGarlicHarvest2.png?v=1747082447","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/siberian-garlic-conventionally-grown-lb","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}