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Siberian Garlic

Allium

Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon 'Siberian'

Overview
An extremely hardy hardneck garlic variety that survives brutal winters and produces beautiful purple-striped bulbs with complex, robust flavor. This reliable performer sends up dramatic curling scapes in summer and develops 8-12 cloves per bulb with excellent storage life. Siberian is perfect for northern gardeners who want dependable garlic with gourmet flavor and stunning appearance.
Planting
Plant cloves 4-6 weeks before hard freeze, pointed end up, 2 inches deep with mulch cover.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 4" apart. Germination: 14-21.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Bulb mites, nematodes, aphids. Common diseases: White rot, fusarium basal rot, rust.