• 4-7 large cloves/bulb
• Stores well; storage life of 5-6 months
• Spicy, intense flavour
• Performs well in Canada and colder climates (cold hardy); requires cold exposure to thrive
• Easy to grow; dependable
• Scape removal is key to optimal bulb sizing
• Umbels ~40-60 medium sized bulbils; 2-3 years to maturity
• Do not over water in later stages; thicker stems take longer to dry
• Mid-season harvest; wait until 50% of the leaves are brown before harvesting
• Sweet when gilled or sautéed and baked
• Large to very large bulbs with purple striped wrappers
• Easy to peel