Carcassonne Wight Garlic Bulbs | Hardneck

Planting Advice

When to plant

Plant Carcassonne Wight from October to December. Choose a sunny position with fertile, free-draining soil. Avoid ground that stays waterlogged through winter.

Preparing and planting cloves

Separate the bulb into individual cloves just before planting and keep 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. Carcassonne 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

Harvest is usually in June or July, when the foliage has turned yellow. 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.