garlic 'Lautrec Wight'
garlic (hardneck) bulb
- Position: full sun
- Soil: any soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Originating from the town of Lautrec in south western France, this is a classic hardneck garlic. It produces handsome, white-skinned bulbs of smooth flavoured, deep pinky-purple cloves, which are ideal for livening up many of your favourite dishes. It is widely regarded by the French to be one of the best varieties. - Garden care: Plant from November to early march (if frost permits). Space the cloves 15cm apart in rows 30cm apart. Uproot as soon as the leaves start to fade and dry the bulbs before use.
Large caledonian raised bed
Large caledonian raised bed
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leek
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spring onion
Gorgeous burgundy-red bulbs
Raised bed
Raised bed
Made of recycled plastic these beds are perfect for raising a wide range of veg
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onion sets
An improved, early type
shallot 'Golden Gourmet'
yellow shallot sets
High yielding and hardy
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