French Garlic Germidour is an award-winning softneck garlic variety, renowned for its mild flavour, attractive violet-striped cloves and dependable garden performance. Holding the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, this popular French variety produces medium to large bulbs with excellent quality, making it a favourite for both home gardeners and keen cooks. Its subtle flavour is perfect for everyday cooking, roasting and fresh culinary use.

Planted in autumn, Germidour establishes quickly before winter and produces an early summer harvest. As a softneck variety, it stores exceptionally well when properly cured, providing a reliable supply of homegrown garlic for many months after harvesting.

Key Features
✓ RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
✓ Premium French softneck garlic variety
✓ Mild, delicate garlic flavour
✓ Attractive violet-striped cloves
✓ Excellent storage qualities
✓ Ideal for autumn planting
✓ Reliable and productive crop
✓ Perfect for roasting, cooking and everyday use

Size
✓ Produces medium to large white bulbs with violet-striped cloves
✓ Softneck variety with multiple cloves per bulb

Planting & Growing
✓ Planting time: September to November
✓ Harvest: June to July
✓ Position: Full sun
✓ Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
✓ Planting depth: Approximately 3cm (1 inch)
✓ Spacing: Approximately 10–15cm apart with 30cm between rows
✓ Plant cloves with the pointed end facing upwards

Aftercare
Water regularly during dry periods while plants are actively growing, taking care not to overwater. Reduce watering as the bulbs begin to mature and the foliage starts to yellow. Harvest once most of the leaves have died back, then cure the bulbs in a dry, airy location for several weeks before storing. Properly cured Germidour garlic stores well for many months.