‘Rhapsody Wight’ Garlic

‘Rhapsody Wight’ is a superb softneck garlic variety that produces large, bright bulbs with deep purple streaks and mottling. It is a heritage variety that originates from the village of Cadours in south west France, and has been re-selected and developed over several years to ensure it performs well in the UK climate.

Rhapsody Wight has a fresh, zingy flavour that is perfect for all your favourite recipes. It can be used cooked or raw, and is also excellent harvested “green”. The earliest of all purple garlic, Rhapsody Wight is ready from the end of May if planted at the ideal planting time of October or November.

Details

• Bulb count per pack: 1 bulb
• When to plant: September, October, November
• Planting depth: 3cm/1″
• Bulb spacing: 10cm/4″
• Soil type: Moist but well drained
• Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Hardiness: Frost hardy
• When to harvest: May