Description
Ukrainian Red is the garlic for cooks who go through a lot of it. This Rocambole hardneck is known for how easy it is to peel. The papery outer skin slips off cleanly, revealing large, deep-colored cloves that are genuinely a pleasure to prep.
Flavor
Classic and robust with a mellow, earthy heat that builds gradually. Ukrainian Red has a depth of flavor that grocery store garlic simply cannot match. Complex without being aggressive, satisfying without being sharp.
In the Kitchen
Outstanding for roasting. The large cloves caramelize beautifully and the flavor deepens into something almost nutty. Also excellent for sauteing, stirring into sauces, or pressing raw into dressings.
Growing
Ukrainian Red does best in cold winters (zones 4 to 7). Like most Rocamboles, it needs a strong vernalization period and performs best in drier winters; it can be a little more finicky in unusually wet conditions. It produces a scape in spring, remove it for larger bulbs. Plant October to November for a mid-summer harvest. New to growing garlic? See our complete growing guide for step-by-step planting instructions.
Storage
Stores 4 to 6 months in a cool, dry, well-ventilated space. Rocambole varieties have thinner, looser skins than Porcelain types, handle with care and use within the storage window.
When Your Order Arrives
Remove the garlic from the shipping box as soon as it arrives. Store in a dry, open-air location with good airflow. Do not leave it sealed in the box.
If you are in a warm-winter region (zones 8 and warmer), refrigerate your seed garlic for 6 to 8 weeks at 35 to 40 degrees F before planting. See our vernalization guide for full instructions.
Package Sizes
Ukrainian Red has small cloves and runs about 93 cloves (roughly 13 bulbs) per pound. Approximate counts by size:
- 1/4 lb: ~23 cloves (~3.3 bulbs)
- 1/2 lb: ~46 cloves (~6.7 bulbs)
- 1 lb: ~93 cloves (~13 bulbs)
- 2 lb: ~186 cloves (~27 bulbs)
- 5 lb: ~465 cloves (~67 bulbs)
How We Grow
Our farm is an ODA inspected and licensed nursery, inspected annually during the spring growth season. We use OMRI-listed organic inputs and crop rotation every season. No synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. Grown in Coburg, Oregon.
Hardneck vs. softneck garlic — which is right for your garden?
Shipping now — almost sold out. This variety is nearly gone for the season and will not be restocked until next year. Orders ship within about a week of purchase. If your planting date is later and you'd like your order timed accordingly, just add a note at checkout and we will do our best to accommodate. Free shipping on orders $60+.
