Description
Description
Rose de Lautrec is a Creole variety. There is a region in France near Toulouse called Lautrec which is famous for its pink garlic. The French are extremely proud of their Rose de Lautrec and has a harvest festival in Lautrec specifically for this garlic every year.
Harvest Time
Early to Mid season.
Origin
Lautrec, France.
Flavour and Uses
Rose de Lautrec has a unique flavour, it has a modest amount of pungency, perhaps 3 or 4 on a scale of 10, so it is a warm garlic but not a hot one. Its flavour is what separates it from the others. It has a deep sort of muskiness but with an influence of Dijon mustard or a hint of horseradish. Good for all cooking.
Appearance and size
White outer wrappers and beautiful rosy cloves. It likes a lot of sun and does very well in the warmer regions.
Harvest and Storage
It is Early to Mid-season harvest. And stores well.
Sowing
Best Planted in rows 30cm apart with 20cm between rows. The coverage that can be expected would be :
10 Cloves 1m2
100 Cloves 10m2
1000 Cloves 100m2
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Important to note
The Garlic being sold has been grown and harvested in the Western Cape and is direct from the farmer. The garlic is not imported. The varieties are acclimatized to South African conditions.
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