Hardneck Garlic 'Tasmanian Purple'

Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon

How to grow Hardneck Garlic 'Tasmanian Purple'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Tasmanian Purple is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to go dormant over the long winter months. Try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.5 and 7.0 as Tasmanian Purple likes to be in weakly acidic soil - neutral soil.

Growing Tasmanian Purple from seed

Transplanting Tasmanian Purple

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Tasmanian Purple is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting Tasmanian Purple

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late spring.

Other Names for Hardneck Garlic 'Tasmanian Purple'

Tassie Purple, New Zealand Purple, Purple New Zealand