The farmer hit the jackpot with garlic, which he sold for 39 leva/kg.

A handful of garlic cloves, bought at a chance encounter, turn into a profitable business that extends beyond the borders of Romania. Gheorghe Iordache, a small farmer from the town of Oltenița, Călărași county, has managed to establish a rare and sought-after variety on the market - the elephant garlic (Elefant). Today, he produces hundreds of kilograms annually and sells them for prices up to 100 lei (approximately 39 USD) per kilogram, including for export to Israel and with heightened interest from Germany, reports Agrointel. Farmer shares how he produces more garlic Who wouldn't want garlic with a milder aroma, a slightly sweet taste, and no unpleasant consequences for the stomach? The elephant garlic meets these exact requirements, and besides, it peels easily. This advantage makes it preferred by both households and professional chefs. Gheorghe Iordache’s decision to grow it came about almost by chance. About eight years ago, he bought several unusually large garlic heads ...