Chesnok Red Garlic

Nature & Nurture Seeds

Allium sativum

$14.95

Large
Culinary (small bulbs)
1/4 lb

Chesnok Red is a hardneck, Purple Stripe variety with 7-12 medium/large cloves per bulb. Known for its robust growth and reliability across various US regions, including both northern and southern states. It produces medium to large bulbs with striking red-striped skins, enhancing its beauty. It also boasts good storage qualities, remaining in excellent condition well into the spring.

Not too spicy when raw, it is excellent for use in salads and dressings. It has a medium-hot flavor that holds up well during cooking, making it ideal for a variety of dishes.  Chesnok Red has won numerous taste tests as the "best baking garlic" by Rodale, Sunset Magazine, Martha Stewart, and others. This heirloom garlic variety hails from Shvelisi in the Republic of Georgia. 


Specs: Type: Purple Stripe (Hardneck); 7-12 medium-large clovers per bulb.

Due to shipping restrictions, garlic cannot be shipped to the following states & regions: AK, CA, CO, GA, ID, KS, MT, NV, OR, WA, HI, Armed Forces, non-continental states & territories, Canada, & International.

Garlic is excluded from free shipping over $50 offer.

Garlic is planted in the fall, after the first light frost but before the ground freezes, usually in late October or November. Overwintering (exposure to cold) is essential for bulb development. Garlic is a heavy feeder, so plant in fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter and nutrients. Keep bulbs intact until you are ready to plant them, then break up into individual cloves leaving clove skins intact. Plant cloves about 2" deep into the soil, 6-8" apart in rows spaced 12" apart. The tapered end of the clove should point up, and the flatter end with the attachment point should point down. Covering the soil with a light layer of mulch (straw, oak leaves) helps suppress weeds, retain moisture, and fertilizes the soil. Do not remove the mulch in the spring. Cut or remove the weeds a few times in the spring and summer, as garlic does not compete well against weeds. Garlic will benefit from regular watering (at least 1" of water per week).