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This \u003cstrong\u003estrong-growing softneck garlic is well suited to UK conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing impressive white bulbs streaked with purple that can approach Elephant Garlic in size when given good growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlant the cloves in autumn to give them a long growing season before harvest in early summer. It's \u003cstrong\u003estraightforward to grow in a sunny, well-drained spot\u003c\/strong\u003e, whether that's in the vegetable plot, a raised bed or a large container, making it a good choice even if you're relatively new to growing garlic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe substantial cloves have a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esweet, full flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that’s great for roasting, sauces, aioli and Mediterranean dishes. Once dried and cured, the bulbs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estore well for several months\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so you can keep using your homegrown garlic long after harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"2 x Bulbs, Approx. 20-28 Cloves","offer_id":55623082246523,"sku":"10406025","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/garlic-provence-wight.jpg?v=1754845731"},{"product_id":"garlic-cloves-solent-wight","title":"Garlic ‘Solent Wight’ (Spring Planting)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAward-Winning Garlic for British Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRHS Recommended: Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly well suited to the British climate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge cloves with a strong, full flavour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent keeping qualities after harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring planting for a summer harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarlic ‘Solent Wight’ is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eparticularly well suited to the British climate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, producing good-sized bulbs from a spring planting. It also holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit, making it a proven choice for growing at home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large cloves have a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estrong, full garlic flavour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with plenty of character, whether you use them fresh after lifting or cook with them through the season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Solent Wight’ is also known for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent keeping qualities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Dry and cure the bulbs thoroughly after harvest and they'll store well, giving you homegrown garlic to use for months afterwards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"2 x Bulbs - Approx. 20-32 Cloves","offer_id":31308559646771,"sku":"10406041","price":7.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/10406041_Garlic-Solent-Wight-canva-1.jpg?v=1718197927"},{"product_id":"garlic-cloves-picardy-wight","title":"Garlic ‘Picardy Wight’ (Spring Planting)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong Garlic Flavour with Excellent Storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong, punchy garlic flavour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell suited to cooler, wetter UK conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlump cloves with plenty of character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent keeping qualities after harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpring planting for a summer harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally from Picardy in northern France, Garlic ‘Picardy Wight’ is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewell suited to cooler, wetter growing conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it a good choice for gardens across the UK. Plant the cloves in spring for bulbs ready to lift later in summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one for gardeners who like their garlic with plenty of flavour. The plump cloves have a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estrong, punchy taste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, sometimes described as ‘fierce’, and won't get lost when used in cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s also an excellent garlic for storing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce properly dried and cured, the bulbs will keep for months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving you plenty of time to enjoy your harvest. 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