French Garlic Messidrome is a premium softneck garlic variety, valued for its early maturity, high yields and dependable performance. Producing large white bulbs with plump, easy-to-peel cloves, this French variety has a mild to medium garlic flavour that is perfect for everyday cooking. Well suited to the Irish climate, Messidrome is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for an early harvest and garlic that stores well after lifting.

Planted in autumn, Garlic Messidrome establishes quickly before winter and produces a generous crop of quality bulbs in early summer. Its excellent keeping qualities mean you can enjoy homegrown garlic for many months, making it a favourite for vegetable gardens, raised beds and allotments.

Key Features
✓ Premium French softneck garlic variety
✓ Early maturing and high yielding
✓ Mild to medium garlic flavour
✓ Large white bulbs with easy-to-peel cloves
✓ Excellent storage qualities
✓ Ideal for autumn planting
✓ Reliable and productive crop
✓ Perfect for roasting, cooking and everyday use

Size
✓ Produces large white bulbs with multiple cloves
✓ Softneck variety with excellent storage life

Planting & Growing
✓ Planting time: September to November
✓ Harvest: June to July
✓ Position: Full sun
✓ Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
✓ Planting depth: Approximately 3–5cm
✓ Spacing: Approximately 15cm apart with 30cm between rows
✓ Plant cloves with the pointed end facing upwards

Aftercare
Keep plants free from weeds and water during prolonged dry periods while actively growing. Reduce watering as the bulbs begin to mature and the foliage starts to yellow. Harvest when most leaves have died back, then cure the bulbs in a warm, dry, airy place for several weeks before storing. Properly cured Messidrome garlic will keep for many months.