Kingsland Wight® Garlic Bulbs | Hardneck

Planting Advice

When to plant

Kingsland Wight can be planted in autumn, usually October to December, or in early spring. Choose a sunny site with free-draining soil. It dislikes wet conditions, so use a raised bed or container if your soil remains wet over winter.

Preparing and planting cloves

Separate the bulb into individual cloves just before planting and leave the papery skins intact. Plant each clove pointed end up, with its tip about 2.5cm below the soil surface. Space cloves around 15cm apart, with about 30cm between rows.

Care through the season

Keep the bed weed-free and water during prolonged dry spells in spring and early summer while bulbs are swelling. Stop watering once the bulbs are well formed and the foliage starts to yellow. Kingsland Wight is a hardneck: remove the flower stalk as it appears if you want the plant to put more energy into bulb growth. The stalk is edible.

Harvesting and curing

The Garlic Farm lists a typical harvest in June or July. Harvest when the foliage has turned yellow and lift carefully to avoid bruising. Dry the bulbs in a single layer for two to four weeks in the sun or a dry, well-ventilated place, then store cool and dry.

For general advice, see our autumn planting guide for onions, garlic and shallots.