Purple Creole Garlic
Allium sativum 'Purple Creole'
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Understanding Plant Options
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| #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 |
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| #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
Purple Creole Garlic highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Growing Zones 4 - 9
Rosy purple-blushed skins with creamy white cloves, the Purple Creole Garlic (Allium sativum 'Purple Creole') combines the best of softnecks and hardnecks varieties with silver skin. One of the rarest Garlic bulbs, Purple Creole has a hot, spicy complex flavor.
Purple Creole Garlic has 8-12 cloves per bulb, with tight skin, making this variety great for long storage. Purple Creole Garlic originated in Spain and was once known as Southern Continental,and is also sometimes called Cuban Purple or Mexican Purple Garlic. Regardless of the name, Purple Creole is hardy throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 9, growing 2 feet tall.
Planting & Application:
Creole Garlic varieties are well suited to hot southern growing climates and tolerant of early-season heat and drought. Arriving as dormant bulbs, separate the cloves (called bulbils) and plant individually with a small portion of the bulb poking above the soil, root side down, 2 to 4 inches apart in rows 6 inches apart. Harvest once the tops have begun to brown and store them in a braid or a cool, dry place with plenty of air circulation.
With a long storage life and a flavor that makes up for the slightly smaller clove size, Purple Creole is great for cooked, fresh recipes, or roasted, with a fantastic bold flavor! You can use the flavorful scapes and even grow 'Green Garlic' that is spring planted and used more like green onions which are very versatile and excellent in cooking as well!
- Beautiful Cloves - Appealing Red & Purple
- Rare Variety Combines The Best Of Hardneck & Softneck Qualities
- Great Storing Variety
- Bold Spicy Hot Complex Flavor
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Easy to grow Garlic bulbs must be planted in a full sun location in rich, well-drained soil. Provide moderate to low moisture as needed throughout the growing season. In most cooler climates, Garlic bulbs can be planted in the fall and harvested in early summer when the tops turn yellow. However, in warmer climates Garlic can be planted in the early spring.
- Full Sun
- Very Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture
- Harvest When Tops Are Dry
- Easy To Grow & Great For Beginners
As pretty as it is flavorful, the Purple Creole Garlic will spice up your life! Hurry and reserve yours and Nature Hills will ship your quality bulbs at the proper planting time for your growing zone!
