Chesnok Red Garlic – Sweet, Striking, and Seed-Ready

Chesnok Red is a standout heirloom hardneck garlic known for its rich, sweet flavor, especially when roasted. With its vibrant purple-striped bulbs and easy-to-peel cloves, it’s a favorite among chefs and home cooks alike. Whether you're baking, sautéing, or crafting garlic-forward dishes, Chesnok delivers a smooth, mellow heat that enhances without overpowering.  Bulk seed pricing sold in increments of 40 lb.   Seed garlic is the largest bulbs we have for highest growing productivity.  

Each bulb typically contains 8–12 cloves, making it not only a culinary gem but also a prime choice for seed garlic. Plant individual cloves in fall, and by next summer you'll harvest your own robust bulbs—perfect for cold climates like Maine. Chesnok Red thrives in well-drained soil, produces edible scapes in early summer, and stores beautifully for up to 6 months when properly cured.