?? Garlic 'German White' (3 bulbs) – Ivory cloves with a strong aroma ? Offered by Van Noort
'German White' garlic is a hardneck, porcelain-shaped variety, popular for its hardiness , exceptional shelf life , and strong yet balanced flavor . Each bulb offers 4 to 6 massive cloves , encased in a glossy white skin , sometimes slightly tinged with pearly pink.
It produces vigorous foliage, an edible flower stalk, and grows quickly even in difficult soil. Very adapted to cold climates, it forms regular bulbs and multiplies naturally if left in the ground. 'German White' garlic is a must-have for self-sufficient gardeners , combining simple beauty, rustic strength and aromatic intensity .
?? Product Features
?? Average height : 60 to 80 cm
?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Hardiness : Zone 3 and above
?? Attracts wildlife : No
?? Water requirements : Low
?? Ideal soil : Light, deep, well-drained, enriched with compost
?? Quantity : 3 bulbs (to be divided into cloves)
?? Planting and growing 'German White' Garlic
?? When to plant? From September to November, for a harvest in July
?? In the ground : Perfect in a dedicated vegetable bed , between salads, carrots or strawberries
?? In a pot : Possible in a deep pot with optimal drainage
?? How to plant?
1?? Depth : 4 to 6 cm
2?? Spacing : 12 to 15 cm
3?? Watering : Light at planting time, then almost none
?? Growing tip : As with all hardneck garlic, hill up lightly in spring to stimulate growth. It can remain in the ground and naturally form new heads .
?? Care of Garlic 'German White'
?? Watering : Not necessary except during long spring droughts
?? Fertilizer : Mature compost or light potassium fertilizer
?? Pruning : Cut the garlic flower to concentrate the energy in the bulb
?? Wintering : No care required, ultra hardy
?? Why choose 'German White' Garlic?
? Very reliable porcelain variety , large cloves, strong aroma
? Ideal for long-term harvests and food self-sufficiency
? Excellent preservation without loss of flavor
? Brings strength, yield and pure taste to the vegetable garden
? Give the gift of ivory cloves , bold flavor , and a return to basics with Van Noort's 'German White' Garlic—an authentic, powerful, and brightly hardy variety. ?
?? To be married with...
Cherry tomatoes, zucchini or edible flowers , for a productive, colorful and nourishing scene, with the spirit of a living vegetable garden. ??
? Understand everything about the types of garlic: hardneck, porcelain, rocambole… ?
Under their white, mauve or coppery skins, cultivated garlic hides an astonishing diversity! They are often classified into two main families: hardneck garlic and softneck garlic , with subcategories as pretty as their names: porcelain , rocambole , turbans , etc. Here is a little guide to help you find your way around:
?? Hardneck garlic: the hardy ones of the North
These garlics have a rigid flower stem in the center of the bulb. They are best suited to cool climates , very hardy, and often have large, well-formed cloves around the heart. They include:
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Porcelain garlic (like Duganski): few cloves (4 to 6), very large, firm flesh, excellent storage , strong aroma. White or purple bulbs.
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Rocambole garlic : complex flavor, thinner skin, keeps a little less long but is more subtle in cooking .
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Purple or mauve garlic : beautiful ridged skin, rich aroma, often spectacular bulbs.
?? Special feature : they produce a garlic flower (flower stalk), edible, to be harvested young as a delicacy.
?? Softneck garlic: the classics of the South
Without a rigid central stem, these garlics form a bulb that is often richer in cloves and smaller in size. Ideal for mild climates , they braid easily and store well. They sometimes have a milder flavor , perfect for everyday cooking.
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Examples: White garlic from Lomagne , pink garlic from Lautrec , pink garlic from Auvergne
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Perfect for spring or fall planting in warmer regions.
?? And in the garden?
Hardneck garlic is best planted in the fall ; it is more hardy and its flowering (the famous garlic flower) is a little culinary bonus. Softneck garlic is more flexible when it comes to planting, but does not like long winters.
?? A little natural magic : whatever the type, if you leave a few bulbs in place, they will multiply from year to year . A true companion culture, faithful and generous.