Following the success of the Thomson & Morgan Seed Discount Scheme, we have now been able to obtain a substantial discount from The Garlic Company based in the Isle of Wight for Garlic and Shallots. Prices for 2008 ordering have not yet been set but please can you confirm to Emma Maxwell by email (emmamaxwell@imberhorneallotments.org) if you would be interested in placing an order. The varieties that we have selected are shown below and are guaranteed to be from virus free stock.
| SOLENT WIGHT GARLIC FOR PLANTING | |
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An improved selection of Solent Wight, producing larger quality bulbs than many will have thought possible to grow. The best keeping garlic. Long keeping to March and beyond next year. An aroma and bouquet without compare - real length and strength. Suitable for planting from October to March. |
EARLY (VIOLET) PURPLE GARLIC FOR PLANTING
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Early Purple (violet) Garlic, Ophioscorodon to harvest in May - Plant October to January, large purple bulbs will appear in mid-May in the South of England and early June in the North. Use and enjoy this garlic within three months of harvest. |
LAUTREC (VIOLET) WIGHT FOR PLANTING
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Classic of South West France, from the village of Lautrec. Produces beautiful flowering twists on stems - rocamboles. A delicacy pickled or stir-fried. Attractive white-skinned garlic with deep purple cloves. Held by some in France to be the ultimate "ail de cuisine". Creamy, smooth flavour. Full Growing Instructions. |
GOURMET SHALLOT FOR PLANTING
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The first choice in shallots for top French chefs. This year an improved selection producing larger sets. This shallot has been little affected by human selection and still closely resembles its wild precursor on the mountain slopes of N.Afghanistan. |
