Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon
Rocambole
Common names: Snake garlic, Hardneck garlic
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Description
Rocambole is a hardneck garlic that produces a firm flowering stalk that curls elegantly like a snake—hence the name "Snake garlic." Its aroma is strong and complex, regarded by connoisseurs as the finest culinary garlic. The delicate, rolled flower shoots, called scapes, are a delicacy.
Care instructions
Plant the cloves in the fall from September to October about 5 cm deep in loose soil at a sunny spot—winter cold is needed for good bulb formation. Cut the rolled scapes in June and use them in the kitchen so the energy stays in the bulb. Harvest when the lower leaves yellow in July or August, and dry the bulbs in a well‑ventilated area.
Companion planting
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