Recommended new garlic varieties: these two varieties are worth planting
1. Lu Garlic No. 1
"Lu Garlic No. 1" is a new garlic variety successfully bred by Jinan Aerospace Agriculture Development Co., Ltd. after more than ten years of unremitting efforts.
The garlic scapes of "Lu Garlic No. 1" come to market 7-15 days earlier than ordinary garlic, with a yield of 500-1000 kg of scapes per 667 sq m (1 mu). The garlic bulbs are 5-7 cm in diameter, with a yield of 2000-2500 kg of fresh bulbs per 667 sq m, and the bulbs come to market about 10 days earlier than ordinary garlic, allowing it to seize the fresh garlic market. The benefits are extremely high, 2-3 times that of ordinary garlic.
"Lu Garlic No. 1" combines double high and double early traits, that is, the scapes come to market early, the bulbs come to market early, the scape yield is high, and the bulb yield is high. It is resistant to cold and freezing, resistant to continuous cropping, and the bulbs are large, thick-skinned, of excellent quality, and sell well on the market.
2. Lu Garlic No. 2
"Lu Garlic No. 2" is the latest new garlic variety bred by Jinan Aerospace Agriculture Development Co., Ltd., with high yield and large bulbs, and the largest bulb diameter reaches 10.5 cm.
"Lu Garlic No. 2" is mainly characterized by a well-developed root system, strong growth vigor, thick and sturdy stems, wide and thick dark green leaves, strong resistance to cold and disease, tender and fresh scapes, moderate sweetness and spiciness, resistance to aging, and scapes that do not break easily. The scapes are 0.5 cm in diameter and 60-70 cm long, with a yield of 600-1000 kg of scapes per 667 sq m. The bulbs are large, thick-skinned, do not split, have good marketability, excellent quality, and are rich in vitamins, amino acids, and allicin. The bulbs are 6-8 cm in diameter, with the largest reaching 10.5 cm, and the bulb yield per 667 sq m can reach more than 3000 kg. It is the best variety for upgrading and replacing varieties in both new and old garlic-growing areas and for earning foreign exchange through export.