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Spanish Roja Garlic

Allium

Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon 'Spanish Roja'

Overview
A legendary hardneck garlic variety brought to the Pacific Northwest by Spanish immigrants, Spanish Roja offers full-bodied flavor with a satisfying heat that doesn't overpower. Known for its beautiful purple-striped bulb wrappers and reliable performance in cold climates. This is the garlic that made Spokane famous among garlic enthusiasts.
Planting
Plant individual cloves 2 inches deep in fall, 4-6 weeks before ground freezes. Requires cold vernalization.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 21-30.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Onion thrips, bulb mites, nematodes. Common diseases: White rot, rust, basal rot.