Garlic 'Valiant'
Allium sativumThe colourful skin of this early harvest Turban is a standout among garlics, ranging from a light purple-blush to a dark, almost entirely reddish-purple, appearance. Strong flavour initially with a pleasing aftertaste.
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Garlic 'Valiant'
With the same great flavour of other popular purple Turbans, 'Valiant' has the added appeal of being earlier to harvest, helping to not only extend your season, but also allowing garden beds to be used for other summer crops including pumpkins and tomatoes. This unique variety was specifically sourced from Kevin Grivell, past Vice President of the Australian Garlic Industry Association, because of it's harvest date, colour and flavour.
Group: Turban Description: These weakly-bolting hardneck garlics have bulbs that are usually flattened globe shapes, with purple blotched or heavily striped skins, which split easily. Scapes generally grow as an upside-down U with umbels resembling a turban. Numerous small to medium bulbils are found in the umbel (generally 40–50). Plants are smaller and floppier with medium well-spaced leaves. Early to plant and harvest. High temperatures early in spring can cause the whole plant to fall over Cloves: Plump cloves are usually in one layer with one or two smaller in the middle, 7–15 cloves to a bulb with some being enclosed in a second skin. Cloves have glossy bronze to pink-red to purple skins that are easy to peel. Climate: Grows best in NSW, VIC, SA, TAS and mid/ south WA. In warmer regions it may not grow a scape Flavour: Raw cloves have simple, crisp savoury flavours that can be initially mild to hot, but the heat quickly fades. Some have very sweet rich fruity flavours. Lovely roasted. Storage: 4–5 months Planting: Feb-Apr Harvest: Oct - Dec