garlic 'Carcassonne Wight'
garlic (hardneck) bulb - Allium sativum Carcassonne Wight
Vigorous, reliable and well-suited to UK growing conditions, this hardneck garlic produces attractive pink cloves with excellent flavour and aroma....
Plant description
Originally from southern France, this cultivated variety adapts well to British gardens, making it a top choice for growers seeking a dependable hardneck type. It forms 8-12 well-sized cloves per bulb, typically ready to harvest in June or July from autumn plantings.
Expect good skin cover and a robust taste profile, ideal for cooking or drying. Like most hardnecks, it produces flower stalks (scapes) and stores until until mid-winter. Garlic 'Carcassonne Wight' remains a favourite for its resilience and punchy flavour.
Ideal for UK kitchen gardens and allotments, it delivers reliable yields and strong culinary options.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for garlic Carcassonne Wight:
Separate the bulb into individual cloves just before planting and space them 15-20cm (6-8in) apart in rows 30cm (12in) apart, setting each clove pointy end up at a depth of around 2.5-5cm (1-2in). Avoid overly rich soils and freshly manured ground, as this can encourage excess foliage at the expense of bulb size.
Keep weeds down during the growing season and water in dry spells, especially from late spring onwards when bulbs are forming. In early summer, hardneck types may produce a central flower stalk (scape), which should be removed as it appears to encourage better bulb development, although the scapes themselves are edible.
Harvest when the lower leaves begin to yellow and collapse, typically from late June to July. Lift carefully and allow the bulbs to dry thoroughly in a warm, airy spot before storing. Hardneck cultivated varieties tend to store until mid-winter, so use them within a few months for best quality.
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