{"product_id":"autumn-planting-garlic-bulb-collection","title":"Autumn Planting Garlic Bulb Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAutumn Planting Garlic Bulb Collection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis great value autumn planting garlic collection brings together three outstanding varieties chosen for reliable performance and superb flavour. It includes \u003cb\u003eProvence Wight\u003c\/b\u003e (2 bulbs), a large softneck garlic producing impressive white bulbs, \u003cb\u003eKingsland Wight\u003c\/b\u003e (2 bulbs), a high-quality hardneck variety with striking pink cloves, and \u003cb\u003eElephant Garlic\u003c\/b\u003e (5 cloves), known for its enormous bulbs and mild, sweet flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvence Wight\u003c\/b\u003e produces generous white bulbs with fat, juicy cloves that are perfect for roasting and everyday cooking. \u003cb\u003eKingsland Wight\u003c\/b\u003e delivers a rich, aromatic flavour with plump pink cloves, offering a traditional gourmet garlic experience. \u003cb\u003eElephant Garlic\u003c\/b\u003e is closer to a leek in character, producing huge bulbs with a gentle sweetness that works well roasted or eaten fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll varieties are tried and tested for autumn planting, helping ensure strong, healthy growth and dependable harvests. Each bulb is sourced from expert growers and certified disease and virus free, giving you confidence from planting through to harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGarlic types include both hardneck and softneck varieties, each suited to different growing styles and kitchen uses. Hardneck types offer bold flavour and produce edible scapes, while softneck varieties are valued for their versatility and long storage life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardneck Garlic\u003c\/b\u003e (Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon) generally produces fewer but larger cloves and is well suited to colder regions, while \u003cb\u003eSoftneck Garlic\u003c\/b\u003e (Allium sativum var. sativum) matures more quickly, stores for longer, and is often used for plaiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfont size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGarlic Types \u003cbr\u003eHardneck Garlic\u003c\/b\u003e (Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon)\u003cbr\u003eGenerally more hardy than softneck varieties (they are the best choice for northern gardeners) and tend to be a bit larger but with fewer cloves per bulb.  They produce 'scrapes' in early summer - a strong, single flower stalk that should be removed and used in all manner of culinary dishes - they taste fantastic! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoftneck Garlic\u003c\/b\u003e (Allium sativum var. sativum)\u003cbr\u003eOften produce smaller cloves per head but are quicker to mature and will store for longer than hardneck varieties.  Softneck types prefer to grow in warmer areas and are generally more mild tasting than hardnecks, soft stems make them perfect for plaiting.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardneck\u003c\/b\u003e types have a distinctive flavour and produce coiled flower stalks known as ‘scapes’ or ‘racamboles’. These are best removed to increase bulb size and are lovely chopped into salad dressings and stir-fries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoftneck\u003c\/b\u003e garlics are the ones most commonly grown. They don’t produce a stalk and are known for storing well, traditionally in a plait.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Fothergills","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56784012804474,"sku":"47548","price":24.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1315\/7431\/files\/GAR-061.jpg?v=1776288202","url":"https:\/\/mr-fothergills.co.uk\/products\/autumn-planting-garlic-bulb-collection","provider":"Mr. Fothergill's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}