Allium sativum Exceptionally beautiful, purple-striped, large garlic is a real looker! Chesnok Red originates from the village of Shvelisi’ in the Republic of Georgia. This variety is considered one of the best for baking and roasting by gourmet chefs worldwide and, when roasted, is cherished for its sweet flavor. Chesnok Red averages 8-12 cloves per bulb and 5-7 bulbs per lb. Description and Seed Garlic Sourced from Sundries Farm in Hagerman Valley, Idaho. Storage Instructions: Keep your garlic bulbs in a paper bag in a cool, dark, dry place until you are ready to plant it. The ideal storage temperature is 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit. Air needs to circulate freely around the bag. Do not store garlic in the refrigerator. Sowing Instructions: Garlic is best sown in the fall after the first frost of the season. Wait until just before planting to separate the bulbs into cloves. Plant the clove with the pointed end facing up. We recommend mulching your garlic bed with a light layer of leaves or straw to help with weed suppression and overwintering. Planting Depth Clove Spacing Weeks to Germination Days to Maturity 2” 8" 4-6 275 Seed Garlic preorders are now available and will ship starting September 8th-30th. Orders for seed packets should be placed separately from seed garlic if you would like them shipped immediately.