Heritage - Lubasha Wight® Seed (3 Bulbs)

Allium Sativum ophioscorodon (Hardneck) - An exceptional garlic variety originating from Ukraine yet well suited to growing conditions in the UK. Large cloves and bulbs with a vivid purple skin. Lyubasha in Russian translates as "Little loved one". Excellent for bringing strong base flavours to soups and stews but also excellent roasting garlic. In the Ukraine, a national pick me up is salo: peeled Lubasha cloves taken with salted pork fat and vodka. A Ukrainian nurse, working on the Isle of Wight, tells us "Ukrainian men no make love until they have had at least two shots of salo"! Stores well for up to 6 months from harvest. Best planted in the Autumn.

Origins: Ukraine
Cloves: 3 - 7 cloves/ bulb (estimated)
Expected size: 40 - 70mm (estimated)
Planted: October - December
Harvested: July

This variety will be supplied as cracked cloves ready to plant, and not whole bulbs. Photos are for illustration purposes only.

We will add a few extra cloves to combat any potential cloves being damaged.

PLEASE NOTE: We are doing our bit to reduce food waste in our industry - therefore your order will be dispatched as whole bulbs or as loose cloves of the equivalent bulb count ordered, this ensures that we don't waste good quality produce. Please ensure that you open your parcel as soon as it arrives, and store the garlic in cool, shaded and well ventilated area such as a shed or garage, until planting.