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Taylors Carcassonne Wight Garlic Bulb - Pack of 1

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    Taylors ‘Carcassonne Wight’ Garlic Bulb (Allium sativum) – Pack of 1

    Originating from the south of France, Taylors ‘Carcassonne Wight’ Garlic is a premium pink-cloved hardneck garlic variety, specially adapted for overwintering in UK conditions. With its excellent flavour, strong bouquet, and reliable performance, it’s the perfect choice for gardeners looking to grow high-quality garlic at home.

    Key Features
    • Hardneck garlic variety with pink-tinted cloves
    • Rich flavour and excellent aroma, ideal for cooking
    • Expertly adapted for UK overwintering conditions
    • Frost hardy and reliable even in cold winters
    • Early to mature, harvesting can begin as early as late May
    • Supplied as a single bulb, ready to split into individual cloves for planting
    ‘Carcassonne Wight’ is a renowned hardneck garlic variety prized for its robust flavour and attractive pink cloves. Originating from the south of France, this garlic has been expertly adapted to withstand UK winters, making it one of the best choices for autumn planting. With its good skin cover and strong character, it stores well and is versatile in the kitchen, adding bold flavour to roasts, sauces, stir-fries, and marinades. The cloves mature early in the season, offering a valuable harvest as soon as late May or early June. Planting garlic sets is simple, rewarding, and requires little maintenance. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced grower, ‘Carcassonne Wight’ provides reliable crops and excellent flavour, year after year.
    Specifications
    • Plant Type: Hardy perennial (grown as an annual crop)
    • Latin Name: Allium sativum ‘Carcassonne Wight’
    • Supplied As: 1 bulb (to split into individual cloves for planting)
    • Bulb Count: 1 bulb per pack
    • Clove Colour: Pink-tinged cloves with strong skin cover
    • Planting Time: September to December
    • Planting Depth: 3cm (1") deep
    • Spacing: 10cm (4") between cloves
    • Position: Full sun
    • Soil Type: Moist but well-drained, fertile soil
    • Soil pH: Neutral to alkaline
    • Hardiness: Frost hardy
    • Harvesting Period: June to July (as early as late May in favourable conditions)
    Care Tips
    • Choose a sunny, well-drained position for best results
    • Break the bulb into individual cloves before planting, pointy end up
    • Plant cloves 3cm deep and 10cm apart, in rows with adequate spacing
    • Water during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging
    • Remove weeds regularly to reduce competition for nutrients
    • Harvest when leaves begin to yellow and die back
    • Allow bulbs to ripen by leaving them on the soil surface or in a dry, airy shed before storing
    • Store bulbs in a cool, dry, frost-free place for extended use
    Enjoy the bold taste and early harvests of Taylors ‘Carcassonne Wight’ Garlic Bulbs – a superb French hardneck variety perfectly suited to UK gardens. Plant in autumn and look forward to a rewarding crop of delicious home-grown garlic.

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