Heirloom variety: Preserves traditional garlic genetics for unique flavor and quality
Rocambole hardneck type: Delivers robust, true garlic taste preferred by many gardeners
Limited availability: Seasonal shipping ensures peak freshness and quantity
Trusted Northwest origin: Rooted in northwest Oregon heritage for authenticity
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Mid-season, Rocambole type. Probably the most popular hardneck type because most garlic lovers find the flavor to be “true garlic”. A Northwest heirloom that was reported to have been brought into Northwest Oregon before 1900, it is often called Greek garlic by home gardeners throughout the region.
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Type
Rocambole hardneck
Origin
Northwest Oregon, before 1900
Shipping
Mid September, seasonally
Availability
Limited quantities
Geographic restrictions
Not available to Idaho, US territories, or Canada
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Very happy with my order for Spanish Roja
I ordered late and expected "out of stock". Intead, the order was fullfilled and shipped very quickly. I planted in early December 2025 (I'm in northern coastal CA) in a raised bed and all the bulbs came up and are about 12 inches now, which looks like a good, tasty crop.
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Gene · January 14, 2026
Hardy growers in spite of squirrels!
Spanish Roja garlic has thriving green shoots growing in my raised beds after fall planting. I was happily surprised that even the bulbs that the pesky squirrels dug out and left lying on top of the soil had managed to root themselves before I eventually noticed their plight and replanted them. Hoping their tenacity (the garlic, not the squirrels) bodes well for a tasty harvest later in the summer.