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garlic 'Germidour'

Allium sativum var. sativum 'Germidour'

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Genus: Allium
Family: Amaryllidaceae

About this plant

An edible, bulbous perennial grown as an annual. A softneck variety from France that is well known and reliable, producing large white bulbs with a mild but still rich flavour. Bulbs are ready to harvest 6-7 months after sowing

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

SandyLoamChalkClay

AlkalineNeutral

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This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well drained soil in full sun. Plant at double the depth of the clove or 2.5cm, 10cm apart, in rows 45cm apart. Best planted in Autumn for a harvest the following July. Suitable for containers and raised beds in areas with heavy soil. See Vegetable Cultivation

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails on new growth

Diseases

May be susceptible to onion white rot and downy mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years