Type
hardneck, purple stripe
Garlic variety
Chesnok Red Garlic
A widely grown garlic prized for rich flavor and excellent roasting quality. Bulbs are attractive and plants are dependable in many climates.
Best for
roasting, gourmet cooking
About Chesnok Red
Chesnok Red is a purple stripe hardneck famous for excellent flavor, especially when roasted or baked, when it becomes sweet and complex. The bulbs are attractively striped and usually quite uniform.
Growing Chesnok Red Garlic
Give it the same fall planting and scape removal treatment as other hardnecks, with good mulch in colder climates. Harvest on time, because purple stripe garlic can lose wrapper quality if left too long, and cure it well in airy shade before storage.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all garlic, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.