Bulgaria AGIA 52 (Artichoke) Seed Bulb

Do not be mistaken by these numerical names – the Bulgarian Artichokes are among the best-flavoured Artichokes.  Commercial cultivars are always grown for yield, but these Bulgarian Artichokes give us the best of both great clove size and great flavour.

Origin:  AGIA Import 1994 – provincial Bulgaria
Garlic seed bulb size:  50mm – 80mm (diameter)
Natural storage: 7-9 mths+
Plantable Cloves per Bulb:  7-12
Harvest:  Mid-Season Harvest, when died back to 6 green leaves
Flavour intensity:  4.4/5
Heat intensity:  4.0/5
Flavour characteristics: Rich, true garlic flavours
Culinary:  Sautee & Slow Food
Climate:  Mediterranean, Warm Temperate, Cool Temperate, Cold Climate
Regions:  NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA, WA and QLD – but cooler, elevated regions
Growth cycle:  6.5 – 7.5 months
Bulb Arrangement:  2-3 Layers, often oval to round bulbs
Clove Shape:  Large irregular shape on outer layer, smaller in inner two layer