German Red Rocambole Garlic

Allium sativum 'German Red'

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

German Red Rocambole Garlic highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Allium sativum 'German Red'
Growing Zones

3 - 8
Mature Height

18 - 24 inches
Spacing

3 - 6 Inches
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Moderate
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Fast
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pruning Time

After Foliage Yellows
Harvest Time

Late Season

Growing Zones 3-9

Find Your Growing Zone!

Rare and hard to find, the German Red Rocambole Garlic (Allium sativum 'German Red') is a fantastic hardneck Garlic variety that forms between 8-10 large cloves each! When regular garlic simply doesn't cut it anymore, the German Red has got you covered! Sure, for most, garlic's taste is plenty pungent but for true spice connoisseurs, there's nothing better than a homegrown German Red Garlic.

This specimen is known for its reliable production of large, round cloves. Imagine, never struggling endlessly to peel another clover ever again. Or, at least until you use up what you've grown! A Rocambole Garlic is a classic easy-to-peel heirloom variety!

Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 3 through 8, German Red Garlic grows 18-24 inches tall and has an early to mid-season harvest. Don't feel the need to rush that use though! German Red can be kept up to six months in optimal storage conditions and it is said the flavor intensifies with time.

Using German Red Garlic

These edible bulbs are considered one of the best-tasting Garlic varieties. Easy-to-peel light brown with a purple-tinged base, the German Red is prized for its flavor in your fresh and cooked recipes.

Grown for its wonderful classic garlic flavor, with a strong, medium-hot flavor, and is great when roasted, sautéed, or raw! The beautiful scapes can have single and double curls and rosy flowers when allowed to. Boasting a good shelf life, store yours in decorative braids or cool storage.

Full-Bodied Rich Spicy True Garlic Flavor
Purple Tinged - Often Produces Double Cloves
Large Cloves & Easy To Peel
Strong & Reliable Grower in Cold Conditions
Stores Well Up To 6 Months

#ProPlantTips for Care:

This is a very robust and easy-to-grow variety of German Red Garlic that does well in cool climates in the Northern US but handles warmer climates beautifully. Plant in full sun for the fastest growth and strongest stems. Plant in enriched, loose, well-drained soil with moderate moisture access.

Plant the cloves (called bulbils) individually with a small portion of the bulb poking above the soil, root side down, and you'll want to plant this heirloom variety about six inches apart and two to three inches deep. Harvest when tops start to dry, clean, and store in a cool, dry location with plenty of air circulation.

Full Sun
Loose Well-Drained Soil
Moderate Moisture
Harvest When Tops Are Dry
Easy To Grow & Great For Beginners

If you live in a colder climate but still want to try your hand at growing your own garlic, German Red is the hardneck garlic for you. Order yours today from Nature Hills!