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- Discover the colorful variety of garlic species and varieties
- There are many varieties around three species
- For every taste a garlic variety to measure
- An old variety with tradition
- Tips & Tricks
Discover the colorful variety of garlic species and varieties
As one of the oldest crops in the world, garlic has firmly established itself as a medicinal and spice plant. Immerse yourself in the diverse selection of species and varieties.
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Thanks to years of experience in the cultivation of garlic, hobby gardeners today benefit from three robust, proven species.
Common garlic - Allium sativum
Probably the most widespread type of garlic provides white or red onions. As a rule, between 5 and 15 bulbs form. Freshly harvested, the taste is still mild. After prolonged storage, the sharpness increases.
Snake Garlic (Allium sativum var. Ophioscorodon)
A striking species with bizarrely twisted shoots. This garlic impresses with a predominantly mild aroma.Ideal for hobby gardeners who can not make friends with the pretty pushy Allium sativum.
Chinese garlic (Allium tuberosum)
In this species, the leaves are essentially used. They taste wonderfully like garlic, without causing the dreaded bad breath. It forms only a single onion.
For every taste a garlic variety to measure
Based on the three most popular types of garlic, a variety of varieties are available for your individual taste test. In view of the uncomplicated cultivation, there is no reason to try them all together.
In addition, various types of garlic have found their way to us from southern Europe:
An old variety with tradition
Elephant Garlic (Allium ampeloprasum) looks back on a very long history of development. The imposing plant brings it to a stature height of 180 cm. Their tubers sometimes reach a weight of 500 grams. If you have enough space in the bed, this garlic is worth growing.
Since elephant garlic proves to be tolerant to cold, wet and dry, its cultivation is also successful for beginners. The taste is considered unusually mild for a garlic plant.
Tips & Tricks
Garlic can be dried wonderfully to store it longer. In this way, you can grow several varieties to taste them one after the other.