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Rocambole Garlic - Allium scorodoprasum

Allium sativum Scorodoprasum
Garlic, Sand leek

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Variety of garlic that has the peculiarity of producing aerial bulbils. Hardy and perennial plant, rocambole garlic can remain in place in the vegetable garden for several years. Its leaves can be consumed like chives. Plant it in spring, from March to May.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
15 cm
Exposure
Sun
Soil moisture
Moist soil
Best planting time March to May
Recommended planting time March to May
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Description

Rocambole Garlic is a variety of garlic that has the particularity of producing aerial bulblets. A perennial and very hardy plant, rocambole garlic can stay in place in the vegetable garden for several years. Its leaves can be consumed like chives. Plant it in spring, from March to May.

Taller than common garlic, rocambole garlic is mainly recognised by its aerial bulblets that appear during the summer. It is a perennial and very hardy plant that can stay in place in the vegetable garden for several years. Its leaves are long and flat, pale green in colour. The stem has the characteristic of spiralling before becoming straight, carrying edible bulblets at its top. If these are not harvested, the stems will dry in autumn and then break and lie on the ground, allowing the bulblets to root in the soil.

In terms of cooking, its flavour is milder than that of common garlic. The bulblets can be pickled in vinegar, while the finely chopped leaves flavour omelettes and fresh cheeses wonderfully.

Harvesting: Harvest the aerial bulblets in summer, before they fall to the ground. The foliage is harvested while still green. The aerial bulblets can be harvested for cooking or to renew the plants.

Storage: The foliage of rocambole garlic should be consumed quickly. The bulblets can be stored in a cool, dry place.

Gardener's tip: Plant some rocambole garlic not in the vegetable garden, but in the garden as an ornamental plant, to add a touch of originality!

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Harvest

Harvest time June to July
Type of vegetable Bulb vegetable
Size of vegetable Small
Interest Flavour
Use Cooking

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 15 cm
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour medium green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased
Product reference35021

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Planting and care

Rocambole garlic is grown like common garlic. It appreciates well-drained, light soil without recent manure (at least 1 year). Plant it in a sunny location where you haven't grown vegetables from the same family (shallot, onion, and leek) in previous years. If your soil is very wet, add some sand to it and plant the garlic on mounds 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6in) high. This mound cultivation facilitates water drainage and also slightly increases soil temperature. Rocambole garlic is planted in spring, from March to May.

Planting is done at 25 cm (10in) in all directions. Dig a hole (3 times the volume of the root ball), insert the root ball, and cover with soil. Firmly press down and lightly water.

Regularly weed and hoe, especially at the beginning of cultivation. Only water in case of drought around the month of May.

Note: Rocambole garlic is less susceptible than common garlic to diseases, pests, or excessive moisture.

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Cultivation

Best planting time March to May
Recommended planting time March to May

Care

Soil moisture Tolerant
Disease resistance Good

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Soil light
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 130

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