Kisswani (Artichoke) Seed Bulb

One of the original 1995 AGIA Imports that is starting to respond and produce lovely bulbs.
For an artichoke garlic, this is a lovely long storer, with great lively flavours, well suited to sauteeing and slow foods.  Reliable producer.

Origin:  AGIA Import 1994 – Provincial Middle Eastern
Garlic seed bulb size:  40mm – 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:  4.3/5
Heat intensity:  4.0/5
Flavour characteristics: Sharp and lively when raw – but strong and deep cooked
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