California Late Artichoke Garlic is hotter and less sweet than California Early, and smaller.
The bulb’s white skin sometimes has purple flushes on it. The cloves inside have a pink skin.
The plant needs to be exposed to just above freezing temperatures for 6 weeks to develop properly while growing.
It will then be ready for harvest late in July or early August.
This is a garlic that is good for decorative braiding.
The garlic belongs to the Artichoke sub-group of softneck garlic.
Storage Hints
Can be stored longer than California Early, up to 8 months, because it has less moisture in it.