Regular Garlic

Regular garlic (3 bulbs) – Mild flavor and easy to grow Suggested by Van Noort

Regular garlic is a variety of white garlic with a flexible neck , ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners. It produces beautiful, well-formed heads composed of numerous cloves with flavorful white flesh and a mild yet distinct taste. Regular garlic is easy to grow and should be planted in the fall or very early spring in light, well-drained soil in full sun. Hardy, productive, and with a long shelf life, it's the essential garlic for all your everyday culinary needs. A reliable staple to always have in your vegetable garden!

Characteristics of regular garlic

Height : 40 to 60 cm
Exposure : Full sun
Hardiness : Very good, withstands mild to moderate winters
Pollinators : Not applicable
Water requirements : Low to moderate
Ideal soil : Light, fertile, well-drained
Quantity : 3 bulbs (approximately 20 to 25 cloves to plant)

Planting and growing regular garlic

When to plant
In the autumn (October-November) or at the very beginning of spring, depending on the region

in open ground:
Ideal for the vegetable garden, planted in well-spaced rows.
Pair with strawberries, lettuce, carrots or tomatoes

in a pot:
Possible in a deep, well-drained container
Perfect for a sunny balcony, with moderate watering

How to plant
1Depth : 3 to 5 cm, point upwards
2Spacing : 10 to 15 cm between cloves
3. Watering : Light water at planting, then little water until maturity

Tip : Avoid excessive nitrogen inputs to promote bulb formation.

Regular garlic maintenance

Watering : Limited, especially towards the end of the growing season
Fertilizer : Light compost at planting time
Harvest : In summer, when the leaves begin to yellow
Wintering : No care is needed when planted in the ground

Why choose regular garlic

Flavor : Mild, fragrant, ideal for everyday cooking
Uses : Fresh, dried, as a condiment, or preserved
Maintenance : Simple, hardy, and very productive
Storage : Long shelf life once dried

Incorporate a vegetable garden classic into your garden with regular garlic, offered by Van Noort. A simple, reliable and tasty variety .

Companion planting : Strawberries, carrots, lettuce, tomatoes, beets — for a healthy and productive vegetable garden.

Everything you need to know about garlic types: hard neck, porcelain, rocambole…

Beneath their white, mauve, or coppery skins, cultivated garlic hides an astonishing diversity! It's often classified into two main families: hard-necked garlic and soft-necked garlic , with subcategories as charming as their names: porcelain , rocambole , turban , etc. Here's a short guide to help you find your way around:

Hard-necked garlic: the hardy variety of the North

These garlic varieties have a rigid flower stalk in the center of the bulb. They are better suited to cooler climates , very hardy, and often produce large, well-formed cloves around the core. 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 flavour, thinner skin, does not keep for very long but is more subtle in cooking .

• Purple or mauve garlic : beautiful striated skin, rich aroma, often spectacular bulbs.
  Special feature : they produce an edible garlic flower (flower stalk), to be harvested young as a delicacy.

Soft-necked garlic: Southern classics

Lacking a rigid central stem, these garlic bulbs often contain more cloves , though they are 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 autumn planting in warmer regions.

And in the garden
Hard-necked garlic is best planted in the autumn ; it is more robust , and its flowering (the famous garlic flower) adds a culinary touch. Soft-necked garlic is easier to plant but doesn't tolerate long winters.

A little bit of natural magic : whatever the type, if you leave a few bulbs in place, they will multiply year after year . A truly cooperative, faithful, and generous culture.