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Garlic 'Purple Glazer'

Allium sativum

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Purple Glazer is a variety of Garlic which is a member of the Allium family. Its botanical name is Allium sativum 'Purple Glazer'.

Spicy variety requires cold winters to thrive. One of the best baking garlics around, you can look forward to eating this for up to 5 months. Rich burgundy stripes on smooth white skin, 8-10 cloves per bulb. Purple Glazer has a strong lasting flavor, but not hot and no aftertaste. Very easy to peel.

This variety is an Herb that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Purple Glazer has a forb-like growing habit.

Georgia is believed to be where Purple Glazer originates from.

Purple Glazer Garlic is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!

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How to grow Garlic 'Purple Glazer'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Purple Glazer is generally regarded as a very hardy plant, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Purple Glazer are Zone 3 and Zone 8. Purple Glazer needs a soil ph of 6.0 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil - neutral soil).

Growing Purple Glazer from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 3.9 inches (10.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.98 inches (2.5 cm).

Transplanting Purple Glazer

Purple Glazer is very hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Purple Glazer