{"product_id":"bavarian-purple-hardneck-garlic-bulbils","title":"Bavarian Purple Hardneck Garlic (Allium sativum) Bulbils – Rocambole Heirloom from Germany, Bold Spicy Bite, Large Dark Purple Cloves, Easy-Peel","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e25+ Seeds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Rocambole That Peels Itself\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRocambole garlics have a reputation among growers for one thing above all: they peel almost effortlessly, cloves slipping free of their skins with barely a tug. Bavarian Purple is a classic German rocambole heirloom, producing large, deep purple cloves in a single easy-release layer around the stalk, with a bold, genuinely spicy bite that's made it a favorite among growers who prize flavor and ease over long shelf life. This is old-world garlic, grown from bulbils to let you build your own stock of a true heirloom from the ground up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Grows Bavarian Purple Hardneck Garlic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe home cook who wants garlic that peels in seconds, not minutes.\u003cbr\u003eThe garlic collector seeking a true rocambole with real German heritage.\u003cbr\u003eThe flavor-focused gardener wanting bold, spicy heat over mild, storage-bred garlic.\u003cbr\u003eThe seed and bulbil grower interested in multiplying a rare variety from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat This German Rocambole Heirloom Actually Is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium sativum\u003c\/em\u003e, Bavarian Purple is a rocambole-type hardneck garlic, a subgroup prized above all others for how easily its skins slip off, with large cloves, typically 8 to 12 per bulb, arranged in a single layer around a curling flower stalk. The skins are deep purple, wrapping cloves with a bold, genuinely spicy raw flavor that mellows but stays robust when cooked. Rocamboles are widely considered among the best-flavored garlic types, though they store for a shorter period than porcelain or artichoke types, best used within a few months of harvest. Like other hardnecks, it produces edible curling scapes in early summer, typically removed to redirect energy into the bulb. This offering is bulbils, small aerial cloves forming atop the scape, a slower method for building stock of a rare variety over a couple of seasons. Hardy in zones 3 through 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Kitchen \u0026amp; Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh raw use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use fresh cloves where the bold, spicy flavor and easy peeling shine, in dressings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted whole bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast whole heads until soft for a rich, spreadable condiment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday cooking garlic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use as a primary cooking garlic where bold flavor matters more than storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarlic scapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest the curling flower stalks in early summer for stir-fries or pesto.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed stock multiplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow bulbils over one or two seasons to build a personal stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom preservation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow and replant to help keep a true German rocambole heirloom circulating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Bavarian Purple Garlic Bulbils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant bulbils in the ground in fall, pointed end up, 1 inch deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in fall, 4-6 weeks before ground freeze, for the strongest start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space bulbils 2-3 inches apart in rows; closer than full cloves since first-year bulbs are smaller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained soil with fertility supports strong bulbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent moisture through active growth; taper off as bulbs mature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulbils give a small \"round\" in year one, then a full bulb in year two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch after planting in cold climates to protect against frost heave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScape removal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove scapes once curled to redirect energy into the bulb; skip on first-year rounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dig once lower leaves brown and upper leaves stay green, typically midsummer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cure in a warm, dry, ventilated space for a couple weeks before use or short storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reliable to zone 3; rocamboles tolerate cold well but store briefly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore You Close This Page\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the garlic that spoils you for every other variety's peeling process. Bavarian Purple delivers deep purple, easy-release cloves with a bold, spicy bite, a true German rocambole prized for flavor over shelf life. Use it within a few months of harvest rather than storing it all year, and enjoy curling scapes as a bonus each early summer. Growing from bulbils takes patience, but it's a real way to build stock of a heirloom worth keeping alive. Grow the garlic that peels itself and never skimps on flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Terra Mater Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54418234016062,"sku":"11606","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/8836\/7166\/files\/candles-5826.png?v=1789169272","url":"https:\/\/www.terramatergardens.com\/products\/bavarian-purple-hardneck-garlic-bulbils","provider":"Terra Mater Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}