{"id":101600,"date":"2026-04-02T14:04:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T19:04:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/semencecanada.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=101600"},"modified":"2026-08-22T09:16:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T14:16:49","slug":"red-russian-garlic-allium-sativum","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/semencecanada.com\/en\/product\/red-russian-garlic-allium-sativum\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Russian Garlic (Allium sativum)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>\ud83e\uddc4 Red Russian Garlic (<em>Allium sativum<\/em>)<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf3f Description<\/h3>\n<p>Red Russian garlic is a hardneck garlic variety renowned for its hardiness, productivity, and rich, well-balanced flavor.<\/p>\n<p>Its bulbs are medium to large, with skins lightly tinged with red or pale purple. Each bulb generally produces <strong>6 to 10 well-formed cloves<\/strong>, making it easy and convenient to prepare in the kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>Its flavor is complex: fairly strong when eaten raw, but becoming mild, rich, and slightly sweet when cooked. It is a highly versatile variety, equally well suited to everyday cooking and more elaborate dishes.<\/p>\n<p>The product is offered in the form of <strong>bulbils<\/strong>, allowing growers to gradually establish a productive and sustainable garlic crop.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf0d Origin &amp; Adaptation<\/h3>\n<p>Red Russian garlic is a cultivar originating from Eastern Europe, selected for its <strong>exceptional resistance to cold climates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It is particularly well adapted to northern regions such as Quebec thanks to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>its <strong>excellent cold hardiness<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>its <strong>tolerance to harsh winters<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>its <strong>ability to produce successfully during short growing seasons<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is a reliable variety and an excellent choice for gardeners in cold climates.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf31 Germination \/ Planting<\/h3>\n<h4>Adapted to Quebec\u2019s Climate<\/h4>\n<p>Grown from <strong>bulbils<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4>Planting Period<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Fall \u2014 ideal<\/li>\n<li>Or spring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Method<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Planting depth:<\/strong> 3\u20135 cm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spacing:<\/strong> 5\u201310 cm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Row spacing:<\/strong> 30\u201345 cm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0f When grown from bulbils, full-sized bulbs are generally harvested beginning in the <strong>second year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf3f Care<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Exposure:<\/strong> Full sun<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Rich, loose, and well-drained<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watering:<\/strong> Moderate and regular<\/li>\n<li><strong>Growing cycle:<\/strong> 1\u20132 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Removing the flower stalks, or scapes, helps encourage the development of larger bulbs.<\/p>\n<p>Enriching the soil with compost can also help improve overall yields.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Culinary Uses<\/h2>\n<p>Red Russian is an excellent everyday garlic with a beautiful depth of flavor.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83e\uddc4 1\ufe0f\u20e3 Roasted Red Russian Garlic<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 garlic bulb<\/li>\n<li>Olive oil<\/li>\n<li>Salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Preparation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cut the top off the bulb, drizzle with olive oil, and roast at <strong>180\u00b0C (350\u00b0F) for 40\u201350 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result:<\/strong><br \/>\nA soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture with a mild and slightly sweet flavor.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83e\uddc4 2\ufe0f\u20e3 Red Russian Garlic Saut\u00e9<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3\u20135 garlic cloves<\/li>\n<li>Vegetables or meat<\/li>\n<li>Oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Preparation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gently saut\u00e9 the garlic before adding the other ingredients.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result:<\/strong><br \/>\nA rich, balanced flavor without excessive bitterness.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83e\uddc4 3\ufe0f\u20e3 Garlic Confit<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Garlic cloves<\/li>\n<li>Olive oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Preparation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cook over very low heat for <strong>30\u201340 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result:<\/strong><br \/>\nTender, flavorful cloves perfect for spreading or incorporating into recipes.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\ud83e\uddc4 4\ufe0f\u20e3 Red Russian Garlic Pesto<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Basil<\/li>\n<li>Garlic<\/li>\n<li>Olive oil<\/li>\n<li>Cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Preparation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Blend all ingredients together until the desired consistency is reached.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Result:<\/strong><br \/>\nA flavorful pesto with a pleasant and distinctive garlic intensity.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\u2b50 Special Characteristics<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Very cold-hardy variety<\/li>\n<li>Good productivity<\/li>\n<li>Balanced and versatile flavor<\/li>\n<li>Well adapted to cold climates<\/li>\n<li>Ideal for growing from bulbils<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\u26a0\ufe0f Frost Tolerance<\/h3>\n<p>Excellent cold tolerance.<\/p>\n<p>Perfect for fall planting in Quebec.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>\u2705 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Type:<\/strong> Hardneck garlic<\/li>\n<li><strong>Product sold:<\/strong> Bulbils<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cloves:<\/strong> 6\u201310 per bulb<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flavor:<\/strong> Rich, balanced, slightly sweet when cooked<\/li>\n<li><strong>Growing cycle:<\/strong> 1\u20132 years<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exposure:<\/strong> Full sun<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frost tolerance:<\/strong> Excellent<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key benefits:<\/strong> Cold-hardy, productive, versatile, ideal for northern climates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>25x \/ paquet 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