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Vigorous large-bulbed variety originally brought to the U.S. from Italy by the Lorz family in the 1800s. Bulbs have a dozen or more cloves in 3-5 overlapping layers, an arrangement that resembles a true artichoke. It has a great, strong flavour that sometimes can be hot. Tolerates heat well. Softneck type.
Hardiness zone
3-8
Sow times
Late Summer; Early Fall
Product use
Culinary; Medicinal
Duration
Perennial