The winter medium-maturing garlic variety Prometheus has a vegetative period ranging from 100 to 155 days, depending on growing conditions. The plant reaches a height of approximately 100-120 cm and forms 8-9 large leaves with a waxy coating. Prometheus belongs to the bulbing type, with a characteristic scape bearing the flower stalk appearing in late May to early June and reaching significant length by July. The garlic heads are round-convex in shape, covered with light-purple dry scales, containing 3 to 6 large cloves weighing 12 to 25 grams each, with a total head weight ranging from 60 to 120 grams.
This variety exhibits high winter hardiness and drought resistance, enabling stable yields even under adverse weather conditions without additional watering. Prometheus has moderate resistance to fusarium, enhancing its reliability during cultivation. High dry matter content (up to 41%) and vitamin C (approximately 6.2-6.3 mg per 100 g) ensure a prolonged storage life — up to 10 months at around +1°C in a well-ventilated and dry environment. Additionally, garlic contains up to 18% natural sugars, imparting a pronounced spicy flavor and rich aroma.
Prometheus is versatile in application: it is used both fresh in summer diets and for preservation — pickling, preserving vegetables and mushrooms. To maintain high yield, it is recommended to renew planting material no less frequently than every 3-4 years. The cultivation techniques for this variety do not differ significantly from standard methods for winter garlic, making it accessible and attractive for farmers and homeowners.
