?? Garlic 'Metechi' (3 bulbs) – Strong garlic & very hardy hardneck ? Offered by Van Noort
'Metechi' garlic is a hardneck, purple marbled type variety , renowned for its robustness , powerful flavor and remarkable storage .
Its large, well-formed cloves offer firm, aromatic flesh , typical of hardy varieties adapted to cold climates.
Perfect for intense cooking , it enhances marinades , stews or strong pestos .
Easy to grow, it prefers light, well-drained soil , with planting in the fall for a summer harvest.
A garlic with character, frank and vigorous , designed for the vegetable gardens of enthusiasts. ??
?? Characteristics of 'Metechi' garlic
?? Average height : 60 to 80 cm
?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Hardiness : Zone 3 and above
?? Attracts wildlife : No, natural repellent
?? Water requirements : Low
?? Ideal soil : Light, sandy, well-drained
?? Quantity : 3 bulbs (to be divided into cloves)
?? Planting and growing 'Metechi' garlic
?? When to plant? From October to December, for a harvest in June-July
?? In open ground : Ideal for a vegetable garden , vegetable plot or medicinal garden . Combine with salads , beets , strawberries or aromatic herbs .
?? In a pot : Suitable for a deep, well-drained container , in a sunny location.
?? How to plant?
1?? Depth : 5 to 6 cm
2?? Spacing : 12 to 15 cm
3?? Watering : Light, especially in spring
??Care of 'Metechi' garlic
?? Watering : Very moderate, avoid excess
?? Fertilizer : Well-ripened compost at planting
?? Pruning : Remove the flower stems to promote the bulb
?? Wintering : No care required, very hardy
?? Why choose 'Metechi' garlic?
? Marbled hardneck garlic , very robust and productive
? Powerful flavor , ideal for generous and rustic cuisine
? Excellent conservation , perfect for self-sufficient harvests
? Suitable for cold climates and natural vegetable gardens
? Grow strength, flavor, and hardiness with 'Metechi' garlic from Van Noort—a reliable, generous variety full of character. ?
?? Combine with spinach , spring salads , carrots or evergreen herbs , for a vegetable patch that is as useful as it is tasty. ??
? 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.