garlic 'Kingsland Wight'
(hardneck) bulb - Allium sativum Kingsland Wight
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
A garlic that embodies versatility and flavour, that is reliable in colder, more northerly regions of the UK. This hardneck variety with its regal ties was first cultivated near Toulouse in southern France, bringing old world charm to modern gardens. Planted in autumn or early spring, a long growing season allows the full flavour to develop before harvest in September. Unlike other hardneck varieties, ‘Kingsland Wight’ offers an abundance of large easy-to-peel cloves tucked within each papery sheath. Its rich, nuanced flavour elevates soups, sauces, roasts or anything needing a boost.
Plant the cloves (pointy side up) 2cm deep from October to March (if frost permits) at 15cm intervals. Subsequent rows should be spaced at 30cm intervals. Gently lift when the leaves start to yellow, and leave them on the surface of the soil (or in a bright shed) to ripen before storing them in a light, airy position, which is dry and frost free. There are not many varieties that show resistance to rust, but one way round this is to plant your garlic early, so that by May when rust is usually getting busy the garlic is well developed.
Please note this is one head (bulb) that can be split up into several cloves before planting. You will usually get about 8-10 cloves from this variety of garlic when split up for planting.
Please note this is one head (bulb) that can be split up into several cloves before planting. You will usually get about 8-10 cloves from this variety of garlic when split up for planting.
- Pets: TOXIC if eaten; Humans: Skin irritant/allergen