Garlic - New Zeland Purple
New Zealand Purple is a heritage variety. It is large in size, with beautiful purple streaked skin, large chunky cloves, a hardneck variety that is low bolting. A rich peppery flavour with a creamy aftertaste and is said to be highly medicinal due to its higher levels of Allicin. Matures October. Stores very Well. Excellent for cooking/eating or use as an insect deterrent. Bulbs are suitable to eat immediately as they chemical free.
Height 50m approx.
Aspect Full sun to light shade
Soil Free draining
Planting Time Autumn
Potting Yes
Picking Time Harvest October/November.
Supplied as Bulbs