All of the varieties in this collection are ideal for planting in the Spring, establishing quickly in soil warmed by the sun.
Collection includes:
Solent Wight (Softneck) 2 Bulbs - The best keeping garlic we know, excellent for storing, with bulbs keeping into March and beyond. This superb, softneck strain yields very large bulbs with densely packed cloves, a strong and fresh aroma and an outstanding flavour.
Mersley Wight (Softneck) 2 Bulbs - Mersley Farm in the Isle of Wight is the 'home of garlic' and this is the first variety that carries its name! Though originating from the Auvergne region in central France across to the volcanic drome in northern Provence, Mersley Wight has proved to be a great variety for the UK gardener with larger cloves and an outstanding vigour, better than many other softnecks. Originally selected from stock that includes the original Solent Wight, think Solent Wight but bigger!
Picardy Wight (Softneck) 2 Bulbs - Originating in the fields of Picardy and the surrounding area, we’ve found this variety copes really well with cooler and wetter conditions and, will grow in all areas of the UK. Plump and juicy cloves full of flavour.
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