Garlic- Rojo de Castro (Bulb)
- Spanish variety
- Matures mid to late season
- Rich, nutty flavour
- NOT TO TAS, WA
Description
Garlic- Rojo de Castro (Bulb)
Allium sativum
NOT TO TAS, WA
- Spanish variety
- Matures mid to late season
- Rich, nutty flavour
A hardneck variety that matures mid to late season, originally from Cordoba in Spain. Bulbs are round and small with smooth white silvery skin. Cloves have red to brown skins and a hot, peppery flavour. Cloves can be planted mid-season through winter. Adapted to hot, low-humidity environments from northern NSW to TAS. The name is associated with Fidel Castro; also known as 'Cuban Purple'.
Hardneck - Creole variety.
8-12 cloves per bulb.
Plant March to July; harvest November to February.
Stores 10+ months.
Product code: Z-GAR-08
Best Months to Plant
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Quick Planting Guide
Method | Sow direct |
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Sowing Depth | 3cm |
Season | Autumn and early winter |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost Hardy Perennial (usually grown as an annual) |
Row Spacing | 20cm |
Plant Spacing | 10cm |
Plant Height | 30cm |
Position | Full sun, very well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 270 days |
*Notes: For larger bulbs, remove scape when it begins to straighten.
How To Grow
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