Heirloom variety native to south-central Asia with a very pretty purple streaked skin and produces 8-10 cloves per bulb.  Mildly spicy flavour that almost everyone loves and cloves are hot when eaten and great for roasting.  Stores between 6-8 months, even longer in ideal conditions.
 
Bulbils per umbel: 75-125
 
Growing Fact: Needs winter’s freezing temperatures and known for its medicinal benefits
 
Culinary Tip: Great for all culinary uses;  raw, baked, roasted, pickled etc.