{"product_id":"chesnok-red-hardneck","title":"Chesnok Red Hardneck","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAmish-Grown Chesnok Red Hardneck Garlic\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganically Grown, Not Certified Organic — $22 per Pound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOur Amish-Grown Chesnok Red Garlic is a true hardneck garlic and a beautiful old-fashioned variety for homesteads, gardens and kitchens. Chesnok Red belongs to the Purple Stripe hardneck garlic group, known for producing dependable plants, richly flavored bulbs and attractive cloves wrapped in reddish-purple striping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis garlic is being grown for us by Amish growers using organic growing practices. It is \u003cstrong\u003eorganically grown but not certified organic\u003c\/strong\u003e. We want to be completely transparent about that distinction: the garlic is raised using organic methods, but the growers have not gone through the formal certification process required to label it certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eChesnok Red generally produces approximately \u003cstrong\u003efive to eight bulbs per pound\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the natural size of the bulbs. Each bulb normally contains around \u003cstrong\u003eeight to 12 cloves\u003c\/strong\u003e. Bulb size, coloring and clove count may vary because this is a naturally grown agricultural product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eChesnok Red has a rich, full garlic flavor that remains noticeable after cooking. It can be used fresh, roasted, fermented, preserved or planted for another crop. This variety is especially well known as a roasting and baking garlic because the cloves develop a smooth, creamy texture and a rich, slightly sweet flavor when cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIt is excellent for garlic bread, soups, stews, roasted vegetables, pasta sauces, marinades, homemade garlic butter, fermented honey garlic, pickled garlic and everyday cooking. The cloves are also easy to separate and peel, making Chesnok Red a practical variety for both home kitchens and larger preservation projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBecause Chesnok Red is a hardneck variety, it also sends up edible garlic scapes in late spring or early summer. The scapes can be harvested and used fresh, sautéed, grilled, pickled or blended into pesto. Removing the scapes also helps the plant direct more energy into developing larger underground bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePlant Chesnok Red Garlic in the fall for the best bulb development, usually several weeks before the ground freezes. Choose a sunny location with loose, fertile and well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSeparate the cloves from the bulb shortly before planting. Plant each clove with the pointed end facing upward and the flat root end facing downward. Place the cloves approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 inches deep\u003c\/strong\u003e and space them \u003cstrong\u003e6–8 inches apart\u003c\/strong\u003e, with rows approximately \u003cstrong\u003e12–18 inches apart\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCover the cloves with soil and apply a generous layer of clean straw, leaves or another suitable mulch. Mulching helps protect the cloves through winter, conserve soil moisture, suppress weeds and reduce sudden temperature changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eChesnok Red Garlic grows best in full sun with fertile soil, steady moisture and low weed pressure. Garlic has a relatively shallow root system and does not compete well with grass or heavy weed growth, so keep the planting bed clean throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWater during extended dry periods, especially while the plants are actively growing and the bulbs are forming. Avoid keeping the ground constantly saturated because poorly drained soil can cause bulbs and roots to rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhen the garlic scapes emerge and begin to curl, cut them above the upper leaves. The harvested scapes are edible and can be used in many of the same ways as fresh garlic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHarvest Chesnok Red when the lower leaves begin turning yellow and drying down while several upper leaves are still green. The remaining green leaves help indicate that enough protective wrappers are still present around the bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCarefully loosen the soil around each plant with a garden fork or shovel, taking care not to cut or bruise the bulbs. Lift the garlic from beneath the bulb instead of pulling hard on the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAfter harvesting, cure the bulbs in a warm, dry, shaded and well-ventilated location for several weeks. Keep them protected from rain and direct sunlight while curing. Once the outer wrappers and stems are completely dry, trim the roots and tops and store the bulbs in a cool, dry place with good airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSave the largest, healthiest and best-formed bulbs for planting the following fall. Each healthy clove has the potential to grow into an entirely new bulb, allowing this garlic to be saved, replanted and multiplied season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePlant It or Eat It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eChesnok Red can be purchased for culinary use, preservation or planting. Use the smaller cloves in the kitchen and save the largest cloves for the strongest possible plants and future bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhether you are looking for a deeply flavored kitchen garlic, an outstanding roasting variety or a dependable crop for your family’s food-security garden, Chesnok Red is a valuable hardneck garlic that can continue producing for years when properly grown and replanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice: $22 per pound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately five to eight bulbs per pound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately eight to 12 cloves per bulb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmish-grown using organic practices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganically grown, but not certified organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yahuah's Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54937629917483,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/1456\/9771\/files\/SQGarlicRedStriped.jpg?v=1786023143","url":"https:\/\/yahuahsfarm.myshopify.com\/products\/chesnok-red-hardneck","provider":"Yahuahs Farm ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}