Winter garlic "SHATILI"

Allium sativum var ophioscorodon subvar glazed purple stripe

Shatili is an outstanding hardneck garlic variety from the Caucasus region, known for its characteristic purple-striped skin and very concentrated, strong flavor. This is a variety that stands out with large, firm cloves and decorative, beautiful heads, making it popular both among professional farms and traders offering premium quality seed material.

The taste of Shatili is strong, sharp, and persistent, making it excellent for marinades, thermal processing, and culinary uses where a pronounced aroma is needed. The variety is highly resistant to cold and diseases, which is why it has also proven itself well in the Baltic climate.

History

The Shatili garlic comes from the Caucasus mountain region of Georgia, especially from the mountainous Tusheti/Hevsureti area, where it has been cultivated for centuries as a hardy, traditional overwintering variety. It is named after the historic village of Shatili, famous for its ancient stone residential tower buildings.
The variety spread to Europe at the end of the 20th century, when several Caucasian hardneck lines were introduced, distinguished by high frost and disease resistance. Today, Shatili is highly valued in organic farms and the seed material market.

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