Garlic 'Rustisem'

Garlic can be planted all year round, provided the cloves are in good condition. Most varieties are in stock during autumn and winter. We supply varieties that are successfully grown in the Netherlands. Immediately upon receipt, break open the bulb and plant the cloves in the ground: 2-5 cm deep and 10-20 cm apart. If planted in autumn, the garlic will emerge in February (or earlier), and can be harvested in June-July. Planted later, of course, means a later harvest. Harvesting is not mandatory; garlic is hardy and can simply remain in the ground. After harvesting, braid the foliage as you sometimes see garlic in stores, and dry the bulbs in the sun. They can sometimes be stored for up to a year indoors! Cultivation is not difficult, but you can find good tips in our cultivation guide in PDF (see bottom of the website). Garlic is said to deter aphids in, for example, roses – worth a try!

Planting time:

• All year

Soil type:

• All soil types

Location:

• Sun

• Flower colour: White flowers
• Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
• Bulb / tuber size:
• Attractive to insects:
• Annual or perennial: Perennial
• Winter hardy: Forst hardy
• Origin: Central Asia
• Ease of cultivation: Easy

• Latin: Allium sativum var sativum ssp silverskin subvar creole
• Dutch: Garlic
• Also known as:
• English: Garlic Softneck

• All year round