Bulbils are usually brown, yellow or purple rather than white. Rocambole cloves are usually rounded and blunt at the tip. They vary in shape from plump round to narrow, wedge shaped when planted too early or grown in some southern climates. Most strains average 6 to 11 cloves in a single circle around the woody stem. Clove colors range from tan to nut brown.
Doubled cloves are common in some strains, rare in a few.
Often performs poorly in mild winter climates. When well grown its flavor describes true garlic. Outstanding Rocambole from Idaho. Original source is unknown. Our best producing Rocambole year after year.