Garlic ‘Australian Purple’ NEW

Description: Australian Purple Garlic

Australian Purple is a premium softneck garlic cultivar renowned for its rich, savoury flavour and dependable performance across many Australian growing regions. Producing large, attractive bulbs with beautiful purple-striped skins, this variety offers a well-balanced taste with mild to moderate heat and a subtle sweetness that shines in both fresh and cooked dishes. Its excellent adaptability and consistent yields have made it a favourite among home gardeners and garlic enthusiasts alike.

Easy to grow in full sun with well-drained soil, Australian Purple is well suited to cool temperate and Mediterranean-style climates, thriving throughout much of southern Australia and cooler parts of Queensland. Plant individual cloves with the pointed end facing upwards, spacing them around 15 cm apart, and keep the soil evenly moist without becoming waterlogged. With minimal maintenance, this reliable cultivar produces high-quality bulbs that store exceptionally well, providing months of fresh, home-grown garlic for the kitchen.