Purple Stripe Varieties
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Chesnok Red
(Standard Purple stripe)
From
Republic of Georgia, 9-12 easily peeled cloves. Another of the top bakers,
very sweet! Holds shape and flavor when cooked. Very productive purple
stripe! Nice colored bulbs of 8-10 cloves each. Stores 5-6 months.
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Siberian
(Marbled Purple stripe, Ophio )
It has a
high allicin content (reputed to promote circulation, lower cholesterol
and boost immune system). In most years, produces a very large bulb. A
purple striped beauty! Does well in cold climates. Clove count is 5-8,
milder than most purple stripes. Extra large, easy peel. Stores 6 months,
longer than most Purple
Stripes we offer.
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Metechi (Sold Out)
(Marbeled Purple stripe)
These are big magnificent bulbs and full of color. Thick wrappers, 5-7 cloves. Stores very well. Bold heat and flavor, matures late in the season. Metechi is an outstanding grower, very hardy.
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Bogatyr
(Marbled Purple stripe)
Originally from Moscow. A winner with it’s beauty and 5-7 big, big cloves that will light your fire. Metechi’s brother. Big bulbs with bigger flavor. Stores over 6 months.
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Belarus
(Marbled Purple stripe)
Milder than Metechi, colorful. Can be prolific in colder winter areas. Really pretty. Stores over 6 months.
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Purple Glazer
(Glazed Purple stripe)
Glazed Purple Stripes are rare and fantastic. They grow well in most areas but not recommended for warm winters. Bulb wrappers go from whitish to deep purple as you remove. Tall and willowy long leaves with a bluish cast. Very elongated cloves, more so than other purple stripes. Excellent roasting with sweet flavor, like purple stripes in general, medium heat. Store over 6 months.
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