Persian Star (Samarkand)
Persian Star, known as Samarkand, is a standard Purple Stripe garlic. It often has white/silver outer wrappers with colorful red-tipped cloves. The red-tipped cloves resemble a star when the outer wrappers are removed (hence the name).
This garlic has a pleasant mild taste profile that is great baked or eaten raw.
Seed Grade: Bulbs over 2 inches
Shelf Life: 4-6 months from harvest, so use by the end of October or the end of December at the latest. Be sure to check your build on a regular basis in November and December.
Yield: 6-8 bulbs per pound and 72-96 cloves per pound. Expect 8-12 cloves per head.
Preferred Climate: Grows best in northern/cooler climates.
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