Spring Garlic Bulb

Spring planting garlic – more info

To get the best out of your spring-planting garlic, allow 10cm between cloves and space rows 15-20cm apart. Make sure they are planted with the flat end at the bottom and the pointed end on top.

For more advice, read our handy garlic growing guide, or see our frequently asked questions below.

When is the best time to plant spring garlic?

Plant spring garlic like Garlic ‘Flavor’ (Spring Planting), and Garlic ‘Picardy Wight’ (Spring Planting) from January/February through to April, once the worst of the winter frosts have passed and the soil is workable.

As a beginner, which spring garlic varieties are easiest to grow successfully?

Softneck garlic is often considered very reliable. Garlic ‘Cledor’ (Spring Planting) is a great option as it's known for being easy to grow and productive. Garlic ‘Picardy’ Wight (Spring Planting) is also a dependable choice for those new to growing garlic in the spring.

Which spring planting garlic variety has the strongest flavour?

Garlic ‘Picardy Wight’ (Spring Planting) is a softneck that also offers a strong, classic garlic taste. Garlic ‘Flavor’, as the name suggests, also has a rich, full-bodied flavour.

Which spring planting garlic stores well?

Softneck varieties generally store longer. ‘Cledor’ (Spring Planting) is an excellent choice known for its very good storing capabilities, often lasting well into winter.