Organic Romanian Red Garlic

Organic Romanian Red Garlic is a bold and flavorful hardneck variety known for its intense heat and strong garlic aroma. A favorite among garlic enthusiasts, this garlic delivers a powerful punch that mellows slightly when roasted, making it a versatile addition to both raw and cooked dishes. Each bulb contains 5 to 8 large, plump cloves with creamy white skins and a vibrant, spicy bite.

This variety thrives in colder climates and performs best when planted in the fall and harvested in mid to late summer. It prefers well-drained, fertile soils and offers consistent yields of large, uniform bulbs. Gardeners value its hardiness and disease resistance, as well as its ability to store for long periods without losing flavor or texture.

Romanian Red Seed Garlic is ideal for home gardeners and small-scale growers looking for a dependable, high-impact variety. Whether you're growing it for its culinary value or its vigorous growth habit, Romanian garlic bulbs do not disappoint. Romanian Red Garlic brings strong flavor, striking appearance, and reliable performance to every garden, making it a standout choice for those seeking quality and intensity in every clove.

• Porcelain Hardneck Garlic.
• Strong, spicy heat with a rich, lingering garlic flavor.
• Hardneck variety with creamy white skins and large cloves.
• Typically 5–8 plump, easy-to-peel cloves per bulb.
• Cold-hardy and disease-resistant; ideal for fall planting.
• Stores well and matures mid to late summer in most climates.

Flavor and Aroma Profile

• Flavor Profile: It is prized for its strong, robust flavor with a fiery heat that mellows slightly when cooked. This Porcelain hardneck variety is known for its full-bodied garlic essence, offering a bold and spicy taste when raw that transforms into a rich, smooth flavor when roasted. It’s highly valued by garlic connoisseurs for its intensity and is perfect for hearty dishes, roasts, and bold sauces where its presence can truly shine.

• Aroma Profile: When crushed or chopped, it releases a potent, pungent aroma with earthy and sulfurous undertones. The aroma is sharp and invigorating in raw form, lending itself well to flavorful marinades, garlic-heavy dips, and savory spreads. During cooking, it softens into a deeply aromatic scent that enhances stews, stir-fries, and roasted vegetables.

Planting Time

It is typically planted in the fall for a summer harvest, similar to other hardneck garlic varieties. Planting in the fall allows the cloves to establish roots before winter sets in, leading to healthier plants and larger bulbs.

Scaping

Hardneck garlic varieties like this garlic produce scapes, curly flower stalks that emerge from the center of the plant. While the scapes are edible and delicious, their removal redirects energy to bulb development, resulting in larger cloves. Harvest scapes when they curl once or twice and use them in culinary dishes like pesto or stir-fries.

Read our blog about The Differences Between Hardneck vs Softneck Garlic to learn more.

Why Order From Us?

We proudly offer top-quality hardneck garlic varieties like Romanian Red Garlic, grown with care by knowledgeable farmers to ensure strong germination and thriving plants. Sold by the pound, this variety performs well in both fall and spring plantings and is suited to a variety of climates. Order today to explore our hardneck seed garlic varieties and softneck seed garlic varieties—perfect for growing a flavorful, abundant garden.

For more information, see our Garlic Resource Center. Our staff have selected dozens of articles, videos, recipes and tips with everything you need to successfully grow garlic bulbs.