.Available August 2022
The third garlic that the farm will be selling is Chesnok Red, also called Shvelisi garlic. Shvelisi garlic originated in the small village of Shvelisi in the southern part of Georgia, formally the Republic of Georgia.
In researching the culture of the country of Georgia, I read that guests and visitors are warmly welcome with food and drink. Like the people of Georgia, Chesnok garlic is warm and inviting. This medium-long-lasting garlic flavor is great for dressing and oils. When roasted it has a sweet mellow taste.
Georgian have a simple garlic sauce called Niortskali. Nortskali can be made with a chicken or beef stock and used as a marinade, cooking sauce, or dipping sauce.
One of the more popular chicken recipes is Shkmeruli. it is a simple and easy dish to make. Shkmeruli is chicken cooked in a milk garlic sauce
Chesnok Red is a Hardneck garlic and will produce a garlic scape. it will have 8 to 10 cloves per bulb. Chesnok Red is part of the Purple Stripe family and the cloves are large and easy to peel. If properly stored, they will last between 4 to 6 months or longer.
Group: Hardneck
Type: Purple Stripe ( Allium Sativum Ophioscorodon)
Characteristics: Medium heat when raw makes it great for salads and dressings. Great roasting garlic as the sweetness comes out which also makes it good for baking.
Cloves: 8 to 10 cloves
Storage: 5 to 6 months
Origin: Republic of Georgia