{"product_id":"spanish-roja-hardneck-garlic-bulbils","title":"Spanish Roja Hardneck Garlic (Allium sativum) Bulbils – Rocambole Heirloom, Easy-Peel Cloves, Oregon Heirloom Since 1800s","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e25+ Seeds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003eSpanish Roja Hardneck Garlic Bulbils (Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon) — The Oregon Rocambole That Defines True Garlic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpanish Roja is the most popular hardneck because most garlic lovers find it defines true garlic... and nothing else. This rocambole heirloom was brought into Northwest Oregon before 1900, making it a century-and-a-half classic, also known as Greek Blue or Greek garlic. Bulbs are wrapped in thin purplish-brown skin with distinctive light purple striping. Inside are 8-9 easy-to-peel crescent cloves, each concentrated with the flavor that built Spanish Roja's legendary reputation: rich, strong, pungent, with outstanding hot bite. Raw, it declares itself immediately. Cooked, it becomes transcendent... depth of garlicky presence that anchors sauces and soups where garlic is protagonist. This is the garlic restaurants choose for serious flavor. Plants grow 12-18 inches tall. 270 days to maturity. Stores 4-6 months. Cold-hardy. Once you grow Spanish Roja, most other garlics feel like compromises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Grows Spanish Roja Hardneck Garlic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSerious garlic lovers understanding true garlic means Spanish Roja. Chefs and cooks building reputations on real flavor. Gardeners in cold climates. Market growers valuing character and performance. Anyone who tasted this and stopped looking for something better. Portland-region gardeners continuing century-old tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat This Oregon Rocambole Heirloom Actually Is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium sativum var. ophioscorodon\u003c\/em\u003e 'Spanish Roja'. Rocambole hardneck brought to Northwest Oregon before 1900. Produces moderately-sized bulbs (to 3 inches) with thin purplish-brown skin and light purple striping. Contains 8-9 easy-peel crescent cloves. Rich, strong, pungent raw with outstanding hot bite. Transcendent cooked. 12-18 inch plants. 270 day maturity. Stores 4-6 months. Cold-hardy, suited to colder climates. Produces edible scapes. Favorite of chefs and market gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Kitchen \u0026amp; Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw \u0026amp; Hot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich pungent with outstanding heat for vinaigrettes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooked:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transcendent depth as star ingredient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChef's Choice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garlic restaurants choose for serious flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSautéed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deepens into complex sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted Whole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transforms into buttery garlic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edible flower stalks, dramatically coiling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once grown, becomes the only variety some plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Spanish Roja Hardneck Garlic Bulbils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall before first frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-3 inches, pointed up, 6-8 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold-hardy, Zone 3-8.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose, excellent drainage, pH 6.0-7.0.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular, avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove June for bulbs, or leave for flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 270 days, summer when leaves dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hang warm, ventilated, 2-3 weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool, dark space 4-6 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore You Close This Page\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpanish Roja rocambole, Northwest Oregon heirloom since 1800s. 8-9 easy-peel crescent cloves per bulb. Purplish-brown striped wrapper. Rich strong pungent raw, transcendent cooked. Outstanding hot flavor. Cold-hardy, 12-18 inches. 270 day maturity. Stores 4-6 months. Edible scapes. Plant fall, harvest summer. The true garlic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"terramatergardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54136841666878,"sku":"11528","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/8836\/7166\/files\/spanishroja_plant_900x_jpg.webp?v=1787370292","url":"https:\/\/www.terramatergardens.com\/products\/spanish-roja-hardneck-garlic-bulbils","provider":"Terra Mater Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}