- Authors: Kandoba E.E., Kandoba A.V.
- Year of approval: 2015
- Sheet length, cm: up to 40
- Sheet width, cm: 2,5
- Leaf color: green with a waxy bloom of medium intensity
- The form: rounded flat
- Bulb size: very large
- Bulb weight, g: 80-115
- Number of teeth: 5-7
- Dry scales: white
Garlic Bogatyr appeared on domestic shelves relatively recently, but immediately fell in love with both gardeners and cooks. The impressive appearance of the teeth is what gave the name to this product.
Description of the variety
Bogatyr is an annual winter plant that is resistant to many diseases and low temperatures. It is unpretentious in care and belongs to premium products. For ideal reproduction, the planting of garlic should be renewed annually.
Characteristics of the appearance of plants and bulbs
The main purpose of growing this food product is to obtain the underground part. A round-flat bulb weighs from 80 to 115 g. The cloves of garlic are large, on average there are from 5 to 7 pieces in one head. Although sometimes there are specimens with 9 teeth. Dry scales are white, juicy - purple.
Leaves are a by-product of cultivation and usually have little value. Their height is up to 40 cm, the color is bright green, there is a small waxy coating. The height of the stem is about 70 cm. In the middle there is a false stem, inside which the arrow ripens. It is thanks to her that the uppermost leaves never sink to the ground.
Purpose and taste
Garlic Bogatyr is intended for growing in the open field and subsequent fresh use, as well as for the preparation of various sauces and marinades for the winter.
The pulp of the teeth is white, firm, crunchy and very aromatic, with a high content of essential substances. The taste is spicy, intense.
Maturation
Bogatyr belongs to mid-season garlic varieties. It reaches full maturity 100 days after the appearance of the first shoots. Mass harvesting is carried out in July-August.
Yield
Garlic Bogatyr belongs to high-yielding varieties. On average, from 1 sq. m, up to 2.5 kg of bulbs are harvested. With strict adherence to the cultivation technique, this figure can grow to 3.2 kg per 1 sq. m.
Growing regions
The Bogatyr variety was originally planned to be grown in central Russia. However, at present it is cultivated in the North, North-West, Far East, Ural, North-Caucasian, Volgo-Vyatka, West Siberian, Central regions.
Landing dates
Garlic is intended for winter planting. It is planted in open ground in late October or early November. Spring sowing is also allowed. In this case, the tines are hardened for re-planting in winter. The bulb will consist of one clove.
Growing and caring
The largest teeth are used as planting material. The soil is dug up and loosened before planting. The distance between the rows is 45 cm, between the slices - at least 13 cm. The teeth are buried in the ground about 13 cm from the bottom. At the onset of the first frost, crops must be mulched.
The hero is unpretentious in care, he does not need additional fertilizers. All that needs to be done after germination is to destroy weeds, water in hot weather and cut off the arrows as they ripen.
You can plant garlic twice a year. The spring species is best planted in the spring, the winter one is sown before winter.Planting time depends on the region, climatic conditions, varieties, favorable days. It is also necessary to properly prepare the planting material and beds.
Soil requirements
The versatility of this variety is that it gives a high yield on any soil. There are no special requirements for the soil.
Top dressing of garlic plays a vital role in growing. The use of fertilizers contributes to the rapid growth of heads, an improvement in taste, and an increase in yield. There are many ways to feed him: this can be done with mineral or organic substances, as well as with all kinds of folk remedies.
Disease and pest resistance
Bogatyr is a winter garlic variety. It is thanks to this that the harvesting of its harvest occurs earlier than the pests are activated. The creators of the plant claim that it is resistant to nematodes, and the high concentration of essential substances repels other insects. Harvesting takes place before diseases begin to attack the plant.
Review overview
Gardeners who have already managed to grow Bogatyr garlic on their site, leave only positive reviews about it. They emphasize unpretentiousness in care and high productivity. A pleasant bonus is the impeccable taste of the product. Experienced chefs also say that garlic of this variety is simply indispensable for home canning and preparing various marinades and sauces.
