Garlic 'Duganski' Purple Stripe Hardneck 3/Pkg.

Scientific Name: Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon 'Duganski'

Common Name: Duganski Garlic

Exposure: Full Sun

Blooming Time: June to July (if scapes are not removed)

Bloom Duration: 2 to 3 Weeks

Fragrance: Strong

Plant Habit: Upright Clumping

Characteristics: Striking hardneck garlic with rich purple outer skins and large, easy-to-peel cloves; robust, spicy flavour that holds well when cooked; produces a tall, curly scape and stores better than most hardneck types.

Spacing: 6 to 8 inches

Height: 18 to 24 inches

Width: 4 to 6 inches

Maintenance Requirements: Moderate; plant in fertile, well-drained soil in fall, mulch to retain moisture and protect over winter, remove scapes to promote bulb size, harvest mid to late summer, and cure bulbs for storage.