Garlic 'Bogatyr' Purple Stripe Hardneck 3/Pkg.

Scientific Name: Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon 'Bogatyr'

Common Name: Bogatyr Garlic

Exposure: Full Sun

Blooming Time: June to July (if scapes are allowed to develop)

Bloom Duration: 2 to 3 Weeks

Fragrance: Strong (especially from bulbs and foliage)

Plant Habit: Upright Clumping

Characteristics: Hardneck garlic with deep purple-striped wrappers and large, robust cloves; bold, spicy flavour that mellows with cooking; produces a stiff central scape and stores well for a hardneck variety.

Spacing: 6 to 8 inches

Height: 18 to 24 inches

Width: 4 to 6 inches

Maintenance Requirements: Moderate; plant in well-drained fertile soil in fall, mulch during winter, remove scapes to encourage larger bulbs, harvest in mid to late summer, and cure thoroughly for storage.