Onion, Shallot & Garlic Sets

• New in 2012
• Tolerant of drought
• Excellent resistance to bolting

Autumn Planting.

Autumn planting.

From the same British breeding programme as the hugely popular ‘Shakespeare’, comes an exciting new autumn-planting variety, Onion ‘Tornado’. With a milder flavour than other autumn varieties, Onion ‘Tornado’ is delicious in salads, but is equally good in stews, where it holds together well. Resistant to bolting and storing for up to 8 weeks, this superb brown onion is the perfect variety for bridging the gap before your next spring onions are ready to harvest. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 15cm (6").

Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependent on weather, harvesting and grading issues.

Companion planting: Try growing onions with mint to confuse and deter onion fly.

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Autumn planting.

An overwintering variety producing shiny red skinned, semi globe shaped bulbs with crisp, pink-tinged flesh. Onion ‘Electric’ makes a lovely addition to salads and stir fries. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependent on weather, harvesting and grading issues.

Companion planting: Try growing onions with mint to confuse and deter onion fly.

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• Easy to grow

Spring planting. Heat treated.

A mid-late maturing variety, Onion ‘Red Baron’ produces firm, flattish-round bulbs of a beautiful dark red colour. With eye-catching red rimmed flesh and a stronger flavour than most varieties, this RHS AGM variety makes an attractive addition to salads. An excellent cropping red onion with good storage potential. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependent on weather, harvesting and grading issues.

Companion planting: Try growing onions with mint to confuse and deter onion fly.

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Autumn planting. Hardneck/ Softneck.

Easy to grow and so good for you!

• Collection comprises 1 bulb each of the following autumn planting varieities:
• Garlic ‘Albigensian Wight’ - A hardneck variety with excellent keeping qualities storing well into the New Year.
• Garlic ‘Chesnok Red’ - Hardneck variety from Shvelisi in Georgia with attractive purple striping and a lovely, full-bodied flavour.
• Garlic ‘Early Purple Wight’ - The earliest hardneck variety currently available from autumn planting.
• Garlic 'Edenrose' - This hardneck variety produces attractive pink cloves, the colour showing when the outer white skins are peeled back. Delicate flavour, renowned throughout France.
• Garlic ‘Germidour’ - This softneck variety produces large, white bulbs with a mild but still rich flavour.
• Garlic ‘Iberian Wight’ - Large flat, white-skinned softneck bulbs which grow almost on the soil surface.
• Garlic ‘Lautrec Wight’ - France's finest hardneck garlic producing very pretty bulbs with white outer skins and deep pink cloves.
• Garlic ‘Messidrome’ - A softneck variety producing large white bulbs with excellent flavour for all culinary uses.
• Garlic ‘Wight Cristo’ - A softneck variety producing pure white bulbs with an elegant bouquet.
• Garlic ‘Solent Wight’ - A reliable softneck variety which is one of the best for its overall eating and keeping qualities.
• Garlic ‘Carcassonne Wight’ - Produces pink cloves, similar to Lautrec, but are possibly of a superior bouquet and character.
• Garlic ‘Bella Italiano’ - Good-looking Italian hardneck garlic variety which deliver a hard-hitting and deliciously aromatic flavour.

PLUS 5 cloves of Elephant Garlic!

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Spring planting. Heat treated.

A very popular and reliable variety, giving heavy yields of golden-brown skinned, crisp, flavoursome bulbs. Onion ‘Golden Ball’ has excellent storage potential too. This variety has been heat treated to reduce bolting risk on planting. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependent on weather, harvesting and grading issues.

Companion planting: Try growing onions with mint to confuse and deter onion fly.

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Autumn Planting.

A reintroduction of a top customer favourite of recent years. An overwintering onion, ‘T&M’s First Early’ produces attractive yellow skinned bulbs that will give you your first crop of the season. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependent on weather, harvesting and grading issues.

Companion planting: Try growing onions with mint to confuse and deter onion fly.

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Autumn planting. Hardneck.

Elephant Garlic is not a true garlic but a stem leek, which produces massive bulbs approximately 10cm (4”) in diameter. The cloves are also much larger than conventional garlic with a milder taste, making it suitable for a wide choice of culinary uses, especially roasting. Available for Spring or Autumn planting. Height: 90cm (36”). Spread: 20cm (8”).

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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”).

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Autumn planting. Hardneck.

This attractive Italian hardneck garlic originates from the mountainous region near L'Aquila, to the north east of Rome. The delicate pink and white cloves of Garlic ‘Bella Italiano’ deliver a hard-hitting and deliciously aromatic flavour. The bulbs can be stored over a long period, and once harvested, will keep well into the following spring. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

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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").

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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”).

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Autumn Planting.

A british bred variety with superb over wintering qualities and producing darker brown-skinned bulbs than most varieties. Onion ‘Shakespeare’ forms good sized bulbs, with excellent skin quality and storage potential. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependent on weather, harvesting and grading issues.

Companion planting: Try growing onions with mint to confuse and deter onion fly.

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Autumn Planting.

Onion ‘Senshyu’ is one of the original Japanese overwintering varieties, which has proven successful for many years. This reliable main crop produces good yields of semi-flat bulbs with straw yellow skins. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependent on weather, harvesting and grading issues.

Companion planting: Try growing onions with mint to confuse and deter onion fly.

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Autumn planting. Heat treated.

This popular mix of 3 favourite varieties is perfect for gardeners with limited space, who want to grow a range of onion colours to suit their culinary needs. These varieties have been heat treated to reduce bolting risk on planting, which occurs particularly in red varieties. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

• Collection comprises 3 easily identifiable colours:
• Onion 'Electric' (red) - An overwintering variety producing shiny red skinned, semi globe shaped bulbs with crisp, pink-tinged flesh.
• Onion 'Silvermoon' (white) - Attractive white-skinned and fleshed variety. Maincrop maturity for harvesting in August and good storage potential.
• Onion 'Tornado' (brown) - Mild flavour, good for overwintering and tolerant of drought and excellent resistance to bolting.

Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependent on weather, harvesting and grading issues.

Companion planting: Try growing onions with mint to confuse and deter onion fly.

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Autumn planting. Softneck.

Garlic ‘Solent Wight’ is known for its exceptional flavour and bouquet which it retains during cooking. This increasingly popular and reliable softneck variety is well suited to the British climate and one of the best for its overall eating and keeping qualities. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

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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”).

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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”).

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Autumn planting. Softneck garlic.

Well-known and reliable, Garlic ‘Germidour’ 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”).

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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”).

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Autumn planting.

Shallot ‘Jermor’ is from French production of Jersey 'half long' types with long, rather than rounded bulbs that are often referred to as 'banana' shallots. The shiny copper-skinned bulbs with crisp, pink-tinged flesh make this a favourite with exhibitors. This RHS AGM variety is equally popular in the kitchen for its superb sweet taste. An excellent variety for autumn planting with good storage potential. Height: 35cm (14"). Spread: 15cm (6").

Autumn planting. Hardneck.

Originating in the South of France and yet possibly the most successful hardneck garlic variety for overwintering in the UK. Garlic ‘Carcassonne Wight’ shows good vigour and skin cover with pink coloured cloves that are similar to Garlic ‘Lautrec’, but arguably superior in bouquet and character. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 15cm (6").

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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”).

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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”).

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Autumn Planting.

A khaki coloured shallot originating in Kazakhstan, and rarely seen in Britain. This gourmet Shallot ‘Eschalote Grise’ is prized in French cuisine for its intense and concentrated flavour. Pack size: Approx. 500g. Approx. 20 sets. Height 35cm (14”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

• Giant bulbs

Spring planting. Hardneck.

Elephant Garlic is not a true garlic but a stem leek, which produces massive bulbs approximately 10cm (4”) in diameter. The cloves are also much larger than conventional garlic with a milder taste, making it suitable for a wide choice of culinary uses, especially roasting. Available for Spring or Autumn planting. Height: 90cm (36”). Spread: 20cm (8”).

Useful links:

How to grow garlic 

Spring planting. Heat treated.

This popular mix of 3 favourite varieties is perfect for gardeners with limited space, who want to grow a range of onion colours to suit their culinary needs. These varieties have been heat treated to reduce bolting risk on planting, which occurs particularly in red varieties. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

• Collection comprises 3 easily identifiable colours:
• Onion ‘Red Baron’ (red) - Firm, flattish-round bulbs of a beautiful dark red colour with eye-catching red rimmed flesh.
• Onion 'Silvermoon' (white) - Attractive white-skinned and fleshed variety. Maincrop maturity for harvesting in August with good storage potential.
• Onion 'Golden Balls' (brown) - A very popular and reliable variety, giving heavy yields of golden-brown skinned, crisp, flavoursome bulbs.

Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependent on weather, harvesting and grading issues.

Companion planting: Try growing onions with mint to confuse and deter onion fly.

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Spring planting.

Onion ‘Rumba’ is a British bred variety developed over 8 years to give an improved vigour, shape and storage than Onion ‘Sturon’. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependent on weather, harvesting and grading issues.

Companion planting: Try growing onions with mint to confuse and deter onion fly.

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Spring planting.

An improvement on the popular traditional variety ‘Sturon’ with a more uniform shape, higher yields and better storage potential. This RHS Award of Garden Merit holder also has good skin quality and an excellent flavour. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependent on weather, harvesting and grading issues.

Companion planting: Try growing onions with mint to confuse and deter onion fly.

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Spring planting.

An RHS Award of Garden Merit variety producing well sized semi-round bulbs with good keeping qualities. Onion ‘Sturon’ is a traditional variety that has become a favourite for its reliability. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependent on weather, harvesting and grading issues.

Companion planting: Try growing onions with mint to confuse and deter onion fly.

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Spring planting.

An ever popular variety producing firm, semi-flat bulbs with an excellent flavour. Onion ‘Stuttgarter Giant’ performed well in commercial assessments against ‘Red Baron’. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependent on weather, harvesting and grading issues.

Companion planting: Try growing onions with mint to confuse and deter onion fly.

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Companion Planting 

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”).

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• Introduced by T&M
• Customer Favourite

Spring planting. Heat treated.

The answer to gardeners' prayers! Heat treated early main crop, Onion ‘Santero’ F1 Hybrid is the first onion set with resistance to downy mildew, a potentially disastrous fungal foliage disease. This 'Rijnsburger' type onion produces copper brown, oval-to-round bulbs with medium skin thickness. Yields are similar in quality and quantity to other F1 maincrop varieties currently available, and bulbs have great storage potential. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 15cm (6").

Companion planting: Try growing onions with mint to confuse and deter onion fly.

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• Our best show variety
• Introduced exclusively by T&M

Spring planting.

A well named onion, producing large, almost round, well flavoured bulbs with attractive dark golden brown skins. Onion ‘Hercules’ has been noted for its outstanding performance in RHS assessment trials, winning an RHS Award of Garden Merit. An excellent early or mid season variety that stores well. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

Pack size: 250g when packed, sets size between 17-21mm (approx 50 sets), or 14-21mm (approx 75 sets), dependent on weather, harvesting and grading issues.

Companion planting: Try growing onions with mint to confuse and deter onion fly.

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Spring planting.

These classic French 'longue' bulbs are an essential for French cuisine. The long, slender copper-skinned bulbs have a pink tinge through the flesh. Shallot ‘Pesandor’ is ideal for slicing in salads and stores exceptionally well. Pack size: Approx 500g, approx 15-20 sets. Height: 35cm (14”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

Spring planting.

These high yielding, shiny bronzed-skinned shallots have good bolting resistance. The reddish tinted flesh of Shallot ‘Springfield’ has a strong flavour so is ideal for pickling/stews and casseroles. Bulbs store very well. Pack size: Approx 500g, approx 15-20 sets. Height: 35cm (14”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

Spring planting.

Gaining in popularity due to its attractive red tinged skin, Shallot ‘Red Sun’ is arguably the best of the red shallots. Producing good yields of crisp, white fleshed bulbs of excellent flavour for cooking, salads or for pickling. Bulbs have long storage potential. Pack size: Approx 500g, approx 15-20 sets. Height: 35cm (14”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

Spring planting.

A French production of 'Jersey Long' type producing the longest bulbs we have seen. Shallot ‘Longor’ is an RHS AGM variety that is highly praised for its robust flavour and good storage potential, and will surely be a winner for the exhibitor too. Pack size: Approx 500g, approx 15-20 sets. Height 35cm (14”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

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Spring planting.

This is a major advance on the traditional variety ‘Giant Yellow’. RHS AGM variety Shallot 'Golden Gourmet’ produces larger and better quality bulbs with reduced bolting incidence. The lovely golden brown skinned bulbs store well throughout the winter. Pack size: Approx. 500g. Approx. 20 sets. Height 35cm (14”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

Spring 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").

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• NEW in 2013
• From british breeding

Spring planting. Heat treated.

Onion ‘Red Arrow’ comes from specific British breeding of early red onions and replaces Onion ‘Red Emperor’. With rosy red skins and pink tinged flesh, this early variety makes a colourful contribution to many culinary dishes. These heat treated onion sets will start to crop from late July. Onion ‘Red Arrow’ resists bolting and will store well for up to 8 weeks after harvesting. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 15cm (6").

Companion planting: Try growing onions with mint to confuse and deter onion fly.

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• NEW in 2013

Spring planting.

Onion ‘Silvermoon’ produces beautiful, white bulbs with crisp white flesh and a delicate sweet flavour. This maincrop white onion can be harvested from August and stores well. These attractive bulbs have similar characteristics to Onion ‘Snowball’, which this variety replaces. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 15cm (6").

Companion planting: Try growing onions with mint to confuse and deter onion fly.

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• NEW in 2013

Spring planting.

Supplies of RHS AGM variety, Onion ‘Turbo’ have been hard to come by in recent years. This golden-brown skinned variety is late maturing, producing good yields of medium sized onions. The rounded bulbs have a crisp flesh and a deliciously strong flavour that is suitable for all culinary purposes. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 15cm (6").

Companion planting: Try growing onions with mint to confuse and deter onion fly.

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• NEW in 2013

Spring planting. Heat treated.

British breeding of early brown onions has developed this new, fully heat-treated variety which is an earlier-ripening hybrid. The golden skinned, deep, rounded bulbs of Onion ‘Vulcan’ have firm flesh and store well, for up to 12 weeks after harvesting. This onion produces early crops from late July onwards. Height: 45cm (18"). Spread: 15cm (6").

Companion planting: Try growing onions with mint to confuse and deter onion fly.

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• NEW in 2013

Spring planting.

A new development in red shallots to produce a deeper more oval shaped bulb. Shallot ‘Red Gourmet’ produces good yields with pale pink-tinged, crisp white flesh. This colourful variety has good storage potential. Height: 35cm (14"). Spread: 15cm (6").

Spring planting.

This superb collection of gourmet shallots can be planted in spring for excellent yields of high quality bulbs. These delicious shallots make a milder alternative to onions in the kitchen. Perfect for adding a delicate sweet flavour to stews and casseroles. Height: 35cm (14"). Spread: 15cm (6").

• Collection comprises:
• Shallot 'Golden Gourmet' - Large, good quality bulbs with reduced bolting incidence and excellent storage potential.
• Shallot 'Red Gourmet' - A new development in red shallots to produce a deeper more oval bulb with pale pink-tinged, crisp white flesh.

• Onion 'Red Arrow' - Replacing our previous very early-ripening variety 'Red Emperor', 'Red Arrow' comes from specific British breeding of early red onions. Sets are fully heat treated and can be harvested from late July. Plants will resist bolting and as with any early red onion, harvested bulbs will store for up to 8 weeks.
• Onion 'Vulcan' - British breeding of early brown onions brings us this new, fully heat-treated variety which is an earlier-ripening hybrid of the increasingly popular 'Rumba'. The slightly deeper, round bulbs have thinner necks and good resistance to bolting. This onion produces early crops from late July onwards.

Companion planting: Try growing onions with mint to confuse and deter onion fly.

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Spring planting. Softneck

Garlic 'T&M Choice' is a traditional and reliable softneck favourite producing good-sized, semi-round bulbs with good keeping qualities. Height: 90cm (36”). Spread: 20cm (8”).

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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”).

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Spring planting. Softneck.

The white-skinned bulbs of Garlic ‘Cledor’ produce 10-16 pinkish delicious beige cloves per bulb. Produced in France in virus-free soil, this Rose d’Auvergne type stores well over a long period. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

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Spring planting. Softneck.

An Italian Pink type, produced in France in virus-free soil, that matures in late July. The white-skinned bulbs of Garlic ‘Flavor’ each contain 9 to 16 pretty pink cloves that will store for a long time once ripened. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

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Spring planting. Softneck.

Spring Planting. Softneck Garlic.

This superb variety is widely grown in Tuscany and certain to become a favourite with UK gardeners. Each large white bulb is made up of plump cloves with a delicious flavour. Garlic ‘Tuscany Wight’ also shows good storage potential. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 15cm (6").

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Spring planting. Softneck.

Garlic ‘Solent Wight’ is known for its exceptional flavour and bouquet which it retains during cooking. This increasingly popular and reliable softneck variety is well suited to the British climate and one of the best for its overall eating and keeping qualities. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 15cm (6”).

Useful links:

How to grow garlic