Organic Brown Tempest Hard Neck Garlic

Scientific Name: Allium sativum 'Brown Tempest'

Also Known As

Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon 'Brown Tempest'

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 36"-48"
W: 4"-12"

planting zones

4a-9b

Organic Brown Tempest Hard Neck Garlic plant details

Organic Brown Tempest Hard Neck Garlic is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen bulb / corm / tuber or fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Organic Brown Tempest Hard Neck Garlic

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber or fruit / vegetable
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 36 IN - 48 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: culinary, easy-to-grow, edible, medicinal

GROWING CONDITIONS for Organic Brown Tempest Hard Neck Garlic

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rich, musky, hot and strong, Brown Tempest garlic is not for the faint of heart. Most forceful raw, this variety holds its own in highly flavored dishes with complex seasoning. Brown Tempest is harvested in mid-summer and keeps well through winter, if it doesn't get gobbled up first. For those who love bold garlic flavor, this is one to try.