Manuel Benitee (Silverskin) Seed Bulb

Silverskin just coming out of rejuvenation program, in early release – so a little smaller at 45-60mm bulb.  Lovely, complex and sweet Silverskin … delicious

Silverskin from AGIA import in 1994 – grown in USA
Flavour:  Lovely complex, spicy silverskin
Origin:  AGIA Import in 1994
Garlic seed bulb size:  45mm – 60mm (diameter)
Natural storage: 12 mths+
Plantable Cloves per Bulb:  9-15
Harvest:  Late Harvest, when died back to 6 green leaves
Flavour intensity:  4.4/5
Heat intensity:  4.2/5
Flavour characteristics: Lovely complex, spicy silverskin
Culinary:  Raw, Sautee & Slowfood
Climate:  Mediterranean, Warm Temperate, Cool Temperate, Cold Climate
Regions:  NSW, ACT, VIC, SA & TAS, WA
Growth cycle:  7.5 – 8.5 months
Bulb Arrangement: Oblong to rounded teardrop shape, pink skin
Clove Shape:  Irregular rounded wedge & petal shapes