Russian Red Rocambole Garlic has medium-sized bulbs with easy-to-peel, purple-striped skin.
There will be 5 to 11 fat cloves per bulb, with easy-to-peel, brownish red skin on the cloves.
The initial taste is very hot; the aftertaste is sweeter.
The plant likes cold climates.
It belongs to the Rocambole sub-group of hardneck garlics.
Equivalents
50 to 60 cloves = 1 pound (450g)
Storage Hints
Store for up to 6 months.
History Notes
Russian Red Rocambole Garlic was brought to North America via British Columbia (Canada) by Doukhobor immigrants from Russia at the turn of the 20th century.