Deerfield Purple Garlic (Culinary)
Culinary garlic — Grown for the Kitchen.
Pre-Orders begin in early July. Deerfield Purple garlic – hardneck Purple Stripe variety with 8-12 medium to large easy-to-peel cloves. Strong spicy heat raw, rich complex roasted; highly cold hardy, striking purple-striped wrappers, good storage. Regeneratively grown in Indiana.
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About this cut
Culinary garlic — Grown for the Kitchen.
- Type & Group:
- Hardneck – Purple Stripe subgroup. Hardnecks produce edible scapes for an extra harvest and strong cold tolerance.
- Cloves per Bulb:
- Typically 8-12 medium to large easy-to-peel cloves.
- Flavor Profile:
- Strong spicy heat when raw with lingering complexity; develops rich, robust notes when cooked or roasted. Maintains character well during cooking.
- Common Uses:
- Excels in roasting for depth, raw for bold spice, or in sauces and marinades needing strong presence. Versatile across a range of recipes.
- Climate Performance:
- Highly cold hardy and vigorous; performs reliably in northern climates with consistent large bulbs.
- Storage & Yield:
- Stores 6-9 months.
- History / Notes:
- Purple Stripe hardneck variety featuring classic tall scapes and striking purple-striped wrappers on white background. Known for attractive appearance and dependable performance in cold regions.
Culinary Highlights & Recipe Ideas
Deerfield Purple brings strong spicy heat to raw preparations or rich depth when roasted. Try roasting whole bulbs to develop caramelized notes, or mincing fresh cloves into pesto and marinades for lasting flavor.