Fresh Garlic - Italian Purple

An heirloom hardneck garlic. The flavour is delicate with a sweet spiciness and mild grassy flavour. Slow to warm up, a burst of heat will creep up on you and then fade quickly. Italian Purple has a large bulb size with plump cloves, a good strong European flavour, off white to white coloured exterior, often with some purple. Outer cloves are occasionally red. Great to Eat. Long lasting.
It's also great for plaiting as the purple-streaked papers are so attractive.