French garlic 'Cristo'
garlic (French softneck) bulb - Allium sativum Cristo
A continental variety which produces plump, white-skinned cloves that have a delicious, strong flavour and a light aroma. 'Cristo' can be...
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Plant description
A continental variety which produces plump, white-skinned cloves that have a delicious, strong flavour and a light aroma. 'Cristo' can be planted in autumn or spring for harvesting the bumper crops in summer.
Not just useful for adding flavour to food, garlic is also well known as a companion plant as it acts as a powerful insect repellent. Try dotting it around your more precious plants and marvel at the results!
Please note this is one head (bulb) that can be split up into several cloves before planting. You will usually get about 12 cloves from this variety of garlic when split up for planting.
Not just useful for adding flavour to food, garlic is also well known as a companion plant as it acts as a powerful insect repellent. Try dotting it around your more precious plants and marvel at the results!
Please note this is one head (bulb) that can be split up into several cloves before planting. You will usually get about 12 cloves from this variety of garlic when split up for planting.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
How to care for garlic Cristo:
Softneck garlic is typically easier to grow in milder areas and stores much
Warning
Pets: TOXIC if eaten; Humans: Skin irritant/allergen
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