All garlic varieties

Mersley Wight

Garlicsativum

Container,Ground Support: Sunny wall

Originating in the Auvergne and cultivated on the Isle of Wight, this softneck variety builds on Solent Wight heritage to produce bigger bulbs and chunkier cloves. It’s an easy-going grower that suits garden beds or patio containers, with a flexible planting window spanning late autumn to spring. Harvests boast superb longevity, storing reliably right through to June.

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