Kisklyk Garlic (Culinary)
Culinary garlic — Grown for the Kitchen.
Pre-Orders begin in early July. Kisklyk garlic – hardneck Purple Stripe variety with 8-12 medium to large easy-to-peel cloves. Medium-hot complex flavor, excellent roasted; tight skins for long storage, vigorous growth, purple-and-white striped wrappers. 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:
- Medium-hot and complex with spicy earthy notes; outstanding when roasted. Maintains character well during cooking.
- Common Uses:
- Excels in roasting for rich depth, raw for medium heat, or in sauces and marinades. Versatile across a range of recipes.
- Climate Performance:
- Vigorous and cold hardy; adapts well to varied conditions with reliable large bulbs.
- Storage & Yield:
- Stores 7-8 months or longer due to tight skins.
- History / Notes:
- Wild-collected Purple Stripe variety from near Kisklyk (also spelled Kishlyk) village in southern Uzbekistan (Qashqadaryo region). Known for tall vigorous plants, classic purple-and-white striped wrappers, and excellent roasting qualities.
Culinary Highlights & Recipe Ideas
Kisklyk brings medium-hot complexity to dishes or outstanding roasted richness. Try roasting whole bulbs to develop caramelized notes, or mincing fresh cloves into pesto and marinades for lasting flavor.