Winter garlic "VAYO"

Allium sativum var ophioscorodon

Vayo is a high-yielding and resilient hardneck type winter garlic variety, distinguished by very large heads, consistent yield, and a distinctly upright flower stalk. This variety is especially popular in Central and Northern Europe, where it demonstrates excellent frost resistance, adaptability to various soils, and good tolerance to spring temperature fluctuations.

Vayo heads are large and compact, usually with 6–9 massive cloves, whose skins are colored in a gentle yellow or whitish-violet tone. The taste is strong, sharp, but clean, without bitterness, with a very aromatic garlic core. The variety is suitable for both everyday cooking and professional production.

Vayo offers a good balance between intense flavor, large clove size, and resistance to adverse conditions, making it popular in both large farms and small gardens.

History

The Vayo variety originated from Central European breeders' selection at the end of the 20th century, choosing large-headed, winter-hardy hardneck garlic from colder climate regions. Vayo quickly spread in the Baltics, Poland, and Germany, where it was valued for its large head size, flavor, and reliability. Today, it is considered one of the most suitable hardneck varieties for professional growers in northern climates.

Description

Type: Hardneck (Porcelain / Purple Stripe type)
Origin: Central Europe (widely adapted also in Northern Europe)
Head size: 55–75 mm
Number of cloves: 6–9 large cloves
Clove color: white or light creamy, with a gentle violet hue
Taste: sharp, aromatic, clean
Flower stalk: forms (very firm, straight)
Yield: high
Ripening: medium late
Frost resistance: very high
Disease resistance: high, especially against fungal rots
Storage: 6–8 months
Climate suitability: moderately cold, northern climate, moist spring
Usage: fresh use, thermal processing, canning, cooking

Vayo is a winter hardneck garlic variety with very large heads, stable yield, and excellent frost resistance. It forms 6–9 massive cloves with a strong, aromatic flavor and high culinary value. The variety is suitable for cultivation in northern and continental climates, as well as for professional production.