Rocambole Garlic: Growing, Flavor, Benefits & Best Uses | Mad River Garlic Growers
For those looking for a high-quality heirloom garlic that's delicious, easy to grow and popular among home gardeners, rocambole garlic is a good option. This hardneck garlic is prized for its flavor, ease of peeling, and trouble-free growing in cooler climates. We love making sure that growers have access to high quality organic garlic varieties that will enable them to be a successful garlic producer and enjoy a crop from year to year at Mad River Garlic Growers. For new garlic gardeners, and for experienced growers who want to try a new variety, rocambole garlic should be in your garden. Rocambole garlic is a type of garlic, so what is it? Rocambole garlic is a member of the hardneck garlic group and is well known for its unique taste and beautiful heads. Hardneck garlic forms a flowering stalk (scape) that should be removed to get larger bulbs. The varieties of rocambole usually have: Large, easy-to-peel cloves Strong and rich garlic taste. Wrappers of purple or reddish bulbs....