{"product_id":"french-garlic-germidour-2-bulbs","title":"'Germidour' French Garlic (2 Bulbs)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarlic 'Germidour'\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent softneck French garlic variety with violet-streaked skin and large white cloves that have a mild flavour. They are easily stored and split for cooking, averaging between 6-9 large cloves per bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest planted in the autumn for overwintering, French Garlic 'Germidour' bulbs are well adapted to British conditions and will be ready to harvest in June or July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recognition of their reliable yield and ease to grow, this variety received the prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarlic requires a free-draining, fertile soil in a sunny position. Thoroughly dig over the site to remove any weeds and add a general purpose fertiliser to improve yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreak the garlic into cloves and plant individual cloves 3cm\/1\" deep and 10cm\/4\" apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLift the garlic out of the soil in mid summer as the leaves start to die down. Leave them on the surface to ripen for a few days and then store in a light airy position that is dry and frost-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb count per pack: 2 bulbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to plant: September, October, November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting depth: 3cm\/1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb spacing: 10cm\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil type: Moist but well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil pH: Alkaline, Neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Frost hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to harvest: June, July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylors Bulbs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082293227845,"sku":"1016297","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/41bdd9fd-french-garlic-germidour-2-bulbs.webp?v=1761657574","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/french-garlic-germidour-2-bulbs","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}