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Quantity
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2 Bulbs
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Height
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5 - 7.5 cm
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Planting Depth
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5 cm deep
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Botanical Name
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Allium sativum
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Price
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C
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Position
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Full Sun/Part Shade
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Produce Type
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GARLIC
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Best Use
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GARNISH, SALADS, CASSEROLES, DIPS, BREAD
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Harvest In
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Harvest in Summer
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Application
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Ideally grown in vegetable plots or large tubs. A very versatile vegetable, excellent for flavouring many types of dishes. Can be used raw or cooked.
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Row Space
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Plant 60 cm apart
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Planting Time
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Plant from Autumn (warmer climates) Winter (cooler climates)
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Season
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PRODUCE
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Variety Name
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PURPLE
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Soil Position
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Rich organic, well drained soil. Prefers a friable soil, if soil is too heavy bulbs will be poorly shaped.
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Description
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Round, pink/light purple skin, white flesh
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Cultivation
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Separate cloves and plant individually approximately 8-10 cm apart, pointy end up to produce an abundant crop. Cease watering a few week prior to harvest to ensure plants become dry and firm before lifting. Once foliage has died back, lift and store in a cool, dry environment. Suited to cooler climates
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