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(Allium sativum) New Zealand heirloom later being brought to Tasmania. Producing large, purple cloves. Famous across Australia for its mild, sweet & faintly hot flavour. Rich and nutty when roasted. Well suited to Australian conditions.

HARVEST: Early to Mid Season

STORAGE: Short - 4 to 5 months

TYPE: Turban

VARIETY: Hardneck

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SOFTNECK vs. HARDNECK? (What is the difference?)

SOFTNECK (Allium sativum)

- soft & pliable neck (the stalk that grows up from a garlic) at maturity making them easy to braid

- strong flavour

- harder to peel than hardneck varieties

- stores well (due to several potective outer layers of papery skin)

- produces large & small cloves

- well suited to warmer areas with hot summers & mild winters

HARDNECK (Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon)

- hard & stiff neck (the stalk that grows up from a garlic) at maturity forming scapes which may also be used in cooking

- mild taste

- easy to peel

- best used soon after harvest (due to only a few protective papery layers)

- mainly large cloves around the outside of the bulb

- thrive & grow better in cooler areas

(GarlicTasPur)

SKU	GarlicTasPur
Shipping Weight	0.0500kg
Shipping Width	0.010m
Shipping Height	0.010m
Shipping Length	0.010m

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