• Italian Purple garlic, Rocambole garlic with a black string grown in Ontario by Garlicloves
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Italian Purple

Italian Purple

Rocambole

A very aromatic garlic with bold purple spots on the bulb and dark tan cloves within.  This Rocambole garlic with a black string has a medium rating on the spicy scale with warming flavours and a mild garlic aftertaste.  Italian Purple is our go to garlic for tomato sauces, it can be simmered for a long time without damaging flavours.
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Common questions from our customers

What are some good food pairings for this garlic?

Italian Purple garlic pairs very well with tomato sauces. Use it in Lasagna, Eggplant Parmesan or pastas. Garnish your plate with more of the same.

What are some highlights of this garlic?

Italian Purple is a rare hardneck variety of garlic, originally from regions in Italy where softneck garlic is predominantly grown.