Bom is a size, not a variety
In Indian garlic trade, "Bom" (often spelt "Boom", and called बॉम लहसुन in Hindi) is the name for the biggest bulbs in a lot. At Balaji Fruit Company Bom means a bulb diameter of 42 mm+. It is a sorting grade: the same white garlic, picked out for size.
Because size is measured across the widest point of the bulb, two buyers asking for "Bom" can mean different things. Always agree the millimetre range, not just the name.
Bom against the other grades
We sort white garlic into four grades. Each one is a bulb-diameter range: AA (27–32 mm), AAA (33–37 mm), AAAA (38–42 mm), Bom (42 mm+).
| Size | Bulb size |
|---|---|
| AA | 27–32 mm |
| AAA | 33–37 mm |
| AAAA | 38–42 mm |
| Bom | 42 mm+ |
Larger bulbs carry larger cloves, which means less peeling per kilo. That is why Bom is asked for by buyers who peel at volume, and by retail packers who sell on appearance.
Buying Bom garlic wholesale from Kota
We buy garlic direct from farmers around our Asnawar plant and at the Seth Bhamashah Krishi Upaj Mandi in Kota, then sort and pack it ourselves. Bom is graded out at Asnawar before dispatch.
- Packs: 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg, 30 kg, 50 kg
- Packaging: Mesh bags or Cartons
- Delivery: typically 5–7 days from order confirmation
- Shelf life: 3–6 months, kept cool and dry
Bom garlic prices move with the mandi every day, so we quote against your quantity and date rather than publishing a rate.
Questions
Quick answers.
What size is Bom garlic?
Bom garlic is 42 mm+ across the bulb. It is the largest grade we sort.
Is Bom the same as Boom garlic?
Yes. Bom and Boom are two spellings of the same mandi grade name for the largest garlic bulbs.
Where can I buy Bom garlic in Kota?
From Balaji Fruit Company, at C-193, Seth Bhamashah Krishi Upaj Mandi, Anantpura, Kota, or from our plant at Asnawar. Request a quote with your quantity and delivery location.
What is the difference between Bom and AAAA garlic?
AAAA is 38–42 mm; Bom is 42 mm+. Bom is the next size up.
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