Legacy seed garlic brings rich, savory flavor and easy-to-peel cloves to the garden and kitchen. This Rocambole hardneck is a good choice for cooks who want garlic with character: use it in soups and sauces, sauté it with vegetables, or roast the cloves until their flavor softens and sweetens. Sold by the pound as whole bulbs for planting.

Legacy is especially suited to gardens with dependable winter chill. Plant the individual cloves in fall and look forward to edible scapes before the summer bulb harvest. Keep the bulbs intact until planting, then separate sound cloves and set them pointed end up in fertile, well-drained soil. Provide full sun, consistent moisture during active growth, and room to keep weeds under control.

Harvest when the lower leaves begin to brown while some upper leaves remain green. Lift bulbs carefully, then cure them in shade with good airflow. Once cured, store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Harvest timing and storage life depend on climate, growing conditions, and handling.

Variety Details

• Type: Rocambole hardneck garlic
• Flavor: Rich, savory flavor with medium heat
• Bulbs & Cloves: Easy-to-peel cloves; bulb size and clove count vary with growing conditions
• Appearance: Colorful bulb wrappers and individually wrapped cloves
• Package: 1 lb of planting stock; bulb count varies
• Planting Time: Fall
• Approximate Harvest: Summer; timing varies by climate
• Zones & Climate: 3–7; winter chill supports hardneck development
• Scapes: Produces edible scapes
• Storage: Cure fully, then keep cool, dry, and well ventilated
• Something Special: A flavorful Rocambole for roasting and everyday cooking

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