Autumn planting garlic
by Diane - July 12th, 2012.Filed under: Thompson and Morgan.
Garlic will grow better and bigger if you plant it in the autumn. It’s one of those things you should do to get a longer growing season on it. It is happy with being outside over winter.
Garlic ‘Albigensian Wight’ (Autumn Planting) – 2 large bulbs £4.49
Autumn planting. Softneck garlic.A new introduction originating from South West France, performing well in trials from both Autumn and Spring planting. From Autumn planting Garlic ‘Albingensian Wight’ bulbs have excellent keeping qualities and store well into the New Year. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 15cm (6”).
Garlic ‘Chesnok Red’ (Autumn Planting) – 2 large bulbs £4.49
Autumn planting. Hardneck garlic.A Middle Eastern hardneck variety from Shvelisi in Georgia with attractive purple striping and a lovely, full-bodied flavour. Garlic ‘Chesnook Red’ makes a lovely choice for baking as it has a lovely creamy texture. Great for garlic making bread! Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 15cm (6”).
Garlic ‘Early Purple Wight’ (Autumn Planting) – 2 large bulbs £4.49
Autumn planting. Softneck garlic.Garlic ‘Early Purple Wight’ is ready to harvest from May. This RHS AGM variety should be used soon after harvest as it does not store over a long period. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 15cm (6”).
Garlic ‘Edenrose’ (Autumn Planting) – 3 bulbs £4.49
Autumn planting. Hardneck garlic.Garlic ‘Edenrose’ produces excellent quality bulbs with attractive pink cloves, the colour showing when the outer white skins are peeled back. This outstanding hardneck garlic is renowned throughout France for its superior, delicate flavour. Height: 60cm (24″). Spread: 15cm (6″).
Garlic ‘Germidour’ (Autumn Planting) – 3 bulbs £4.49
Autumn planting. Softneck garlic.Well-known and reliable, Garlic ‘Germidore’ comes from French production that is well adapted to British conditions. This softneck variety produces large, white bulbs with a mild but still rich flavour. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 15cm (6”).
Garlic ‘Grow Your Own Collection’ (Autumn Planting) – 10 bulbs + 5 cloves £19.99
Easy to grow and so good for you! Collection comprises 1 bulb each of the following autumn planting varieities: Garlic ‘Albigensian Wight’, Garlic ‘Chesnok Red’, Garlic ‘Early Purple Wight’, Garlic ‘Edenrose’, Garlic ‘Germidour’, Garlic ‘Iberian Wight’, Garlic Picardy Wight, Garlic ‘Lautrec Wight’, Garlic ‘Messidrome’, Garlic ‘Wight Cristo’, PLUS 5 cloves of Elephant Garlic.
Garlic ‘Iberian Wight’ (Autumn Planting) – 2 large bulbs £4.49
Autumn planting. Softneck garlic.Maturing a fortnight earlier than Garlic ‘Albingensian’ this softneck variety from the Cordoba region of Spain, produces large flat, white-skinned bulbs which grow almost on the soil surface. Garlic ‘Iberian Wight’ has good storage potential. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 15cm (6”).
Garlic ‘Lautrec Wight’ (Autumn Planting) – 2 large bulbs £4.49
Autumn planting. Hardneck garlic.A classic ‘hardneck’ variety named for its place of origin in South West France. Garlic ‘Lautrec Wight’ is widely regarded as France’s finest garlic producing very pretty bulbs with white outer skins and deep pink cloves. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 15cm (6”).
Garlic ‘Messidrome’ (Autumn Planting) – 3 bulbs £4.49
Autumn planting. Softneck garlic.Garlic ‘Messidrome’ comes from French production, producing large white bulbs with excellent flavour for all culinary uses. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 15cm (6”).
Garlic ‘Picardy Wight’ (Spring Planting) – 3 bulbs £4.49
Spring planting. Softneck garlic.Originating from Picardy in Northern France, Garlic ‘Picardy Wight is suitable for spring or autumn planting. This softneck variety produces strong flavoured bulbs with long storage potential. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 15cm (6”).
Garlic ‘Wight Cristo’ (Autumn Planting) – 2 large bulbs £4.49
Autumn planting. Softneck.From English production, Garlic ‘Wight Cristo’ produces pure white bulbs with an elegant bouquet that is ideal for a wide range of dishes. This softneck garlic is available for Autumn or Spring planting and has good storage potential. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 15cm (6”).
Garlic ‘Wight Cristo’ (Spring Planting) – 2 large bulbs £4.49
Spring planting. Softneck.From English production, Garlic ‘Wight Cristo’ produces pure white bulbs with an elegant bouquet that is ideal for a wide range of dishes. This softneck garlic is available for Autumn or Spring planting and has good storage potential. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 15cm (6”).