{"title":"Spring Planting Garlic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNothing beats lifting your own fresh garlic. From giant Elephant Garlic to full-flavoured spring-planting garlic bulbs and cloves, there’s plenty to get in the ground now for a delicious summer harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"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":"spring-planting-garlic-duo-pack","title":"Spring Planting Garlic Duo","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo Great Garlics for a Spring Planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour bulbs – two ‘Solent Wight’ and two ‘Mersley Wight’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth RHS Recommended: Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAround 48–68 cloves across the collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-flavoured softnecks with excellent keeping qualities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant from January to March for a summer harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMissed autumn planting? You haven't missed your chance to grow your own garlic. This collection brings together \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo Wight softnecks well suited to British growing conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving you four bulbs to plant in spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Solent Wight’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – particularly well suited to the British climate, producing large cloves with a strong, full garlic flavour. An excellent all-rounder for the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Mersley Wight’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – a vigorous grower that produces large bulbs and really comes into its own after harvest, with exceptional keeping qualities that can see properly cured bulbs lasting well into the following spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, they give you \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplenty of cloves to plant and two slightly different garlics to enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Lift them in summer, cure the bulbs well and you'll have homegrown garlic ready for the kitchen for months afterwards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"4 x Bulbs, 2 of Each Variety","offer_id":31308559908915,"sku":"10406043","price":11.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/10406043_Spring-Garlic-Duo-Pack---Bulbs.jpg?v=1718876886"},{"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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Originally from central France, it grows well in the UK and is recognised with the RHS Recommended: Award of Garden Merit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLift the bulbs in summer and you'll have plenty of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull-flavoured garlic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to enjoy. Each bulb contains around 14–18 cloves, giving you plenty to plant from the two bulbs supplied and a generous homegrown crop to look forward to.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere ‘Mersley Wight’ really comes into its own is after harvest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProperly cured bulbs can store for up to 10 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, potentially keeping through winter and into the following June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"2 x Bulbs, Approx. 28-36 Cloves","offer_id":31308561612851,"sku":"10406063","price":7.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/10406119_Garlic-Kingsland-Wight-Canva-04.jpg?v=1718632616"},{"product_id":"spring-planting-onion-shallot-garlic-collection","title":"Spring Planting Onion, Shallot \u0026 Garlic Trio","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThree Kitchen Favourites to Grow at Home\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree of our best-selling varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnion, shallot and garlic in one collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly-maturing ‘Crusado’ onions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent storing ‘Golden Gourmet’ shallots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e‘Picardy Wight’ garlic suited to cooler, wetter conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet your onion, shallot and garlic planting sorted in one go\u003c\/strong\u003e with three established varieties, each bringing something different to the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnion ‘Crusado’ – approx. 65–75 sets\u003c\/strong\u003e – An early-maturing onion producing smooth, rounded bulbs with strong skins. 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