They should be harvested just as soon as leaves begin to brown. Turban Group Variety Artichoke Turbans are closely related to Asiatics, being a subgroup of the Artichoke variety. They are weak bolting garlics, and earlier maturing than any other garlic. They have a very short period of natural rest, and often begin to sprout by planting time in October. The bulbil capsule is a unique turban shape on some strains.
Cloves appear ophio style with light glossy pink to brown colors.
Turban garlics usually attain good size even though plants appear small. The heavily striped bulbs are very attractive and ideal for early season marketing before standard Artichokes reach local markets. Turbans may grow softneck in mild winter climates. Asiatics and Turbans normally produce a hard central stem. During mild winter, like this one, many turn softneck.