Legacy Garlic

?? Garlic 'Legacy' (3 bulbs) – Hardy white garlic variety & traditional harvest ? Offered by Van Noort

' Legacy' garlic is a variety of autumn white garlic , renowned for its hardiness, regular production and long shelf life .
Each bulb forms a well-filled head, with fleshy and tasty cloves , perfect for simple and authentic vegetable garden cooking .

It adapts to many climates and prefers light, well-drained soil in full sun.
Planted in the fall, it produces a good harvest at the beginning of the following summer.
A traditional and reliable garlic , grown for its balanced flavor , ease of cultivation and storage quality . ??

?? Characteristics of 'Legacy' garlic

?? Average height : 50 to 60 cm
?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Hardiness : Zone 3 and above
?? Attracts wildlife : No, natural repellent effect
?? Water requirements : Low
?? Ideal soil : Light, drained, rather sandy
?? Quantity : 3 bulbs (to be divided into cloves)

?? Planting and growing 'Legacy' garlic

?? When to plant? From October to December, for a harvest in June-July
?? In open ground : Ideal in a structured vegetable garden , garden square , or herb bed . Combine with carrots , lettuce , beets , or strawberries .
?? In a pot : Possible in a deep, well-drained container, with full sun exposure.
?? How to plant?
1?? Depth : 4 to 5 cm
2?? Spacing : 10 to 15 cm
3?? Watering : Light, especially in spring

?? Caring for 'Legacy' Garlic

?? Watering : Very moderate, avoid stagnant humidity
?? Fertilizer : Add mature compost when planting
?? Pruning : No need; cut flower stems to strengthen bulbs
?? Wintering : No care required, very hardy

?? Why choose 'Legacy' garlic?

? Reliable and productive autumn white garlic variety
? Ideal for family vegetable gardens , sunny balconies or food gardens
? Very rustic , easy to make, excellent conservation
? Brings a sweet and balanced flavor to all dishes

? Grow tradition, simplicity, and taste with 'Legacy' garlic, offered by Van Noort — a healthy, hardy, and tasty vegetable garden essential. ?

?? Combine with carrots , spinach , spring salads or perennial herbs for a productive and harmonious vegetable patch. ??

? 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:

• Porcelain garlic (like Duganski): few cloves (4 to 6), very large, firm flesh, excellent storage , strong aroma. White or purple bulbs.

• Rocambole garlic : complex flavor, thinner skin, keeps a little less long but is more subtle in cooking .

• 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.

• Examples: White garlic from Lomagne , pink garlic from Lautrec , pink garlic from Auvergne

• 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.