Introduction: Why choose organic garlic seed potatoes?

When we choose organic garlic seed potatoes, we consciously choose a gardening style that connects our hands and hearts with the soil beneath our feet. This garlic grows without artificial aids—purely natural, as it should be. With our hands, we don't just plant a bulb in the ground; we also sow the seeds for healthier soil and a better environment. The result? Garlic with such a rich, aromatic flavor that you'll immediately taste the true flavor of artisanal garlic in your dishes. By starting with organic seed potatoes, we give our garlic the very best soil to flourish and grow, so that we can soon reap the fruits of our own honest, pure gardening happiness.

Buy organic garlic seed potatoes: choose taste and sustainability

Garlic is an indispensable flavor enhancer in the kitchen and a valuable addition to any vegetable garden. Organic garlic seed potatoes from Plukkers.com have a wide range of uses in various dishes and growing conditions, making them suitable for baking, cooking, and using raw in salads. With organic garlic seed potatoes from Plukkers.com, you're choosing quality, sustainability, and a bountiful harvest. Using organic seed potatoes also contributes to a good yield in the vegetable garden. Discover the differences between winter garlic and summer garlic and find the variety that's right for your garden.

Benefits of Organic Garlic

Planting organic garlic—that's truly choosing the pure power of nature! We gardeners know that organic seed potatoes make our plants stronger, boost their natural defenses, and make our gardens teem with life and biodiversity. These authentic garlic bulbs deliver that intense, distinctive flavor you'll taste—rich with aromas that conventional varieties simply can't match. And the best part? By growing organic garlic, we're working with our hands to create a healthier world, free from chemicals that disrupt nature. This way, we not only harvest delicious, flavorful bulbs, but we also build a sustainable environment together that our children can enjoy for years to come.

Winter garlic: plant in autumn for an early harvest

Winter garlic is planted in the fall, usually between October and November. Planting winter garlic in the fall ensures an early harvest. The plants establish well before winter sets in and continue growing as temperatures rise, resulting in an early harvest in June or July. Winter garlic is generally hardier and more cold-resistant, but needs good protection from heavy frosts and harsh winters. Early varieties often sprout in the winter, and these early varieties require extra protection. The growing conditions, such as soil type and temperature, are crucial for a good yield.

Recommended winter garlic varieties:

• Messidore BIO
  A white garlic with large bulbs and a mild flavor. Suitable for various dishes and with a long shelf life.
• Morado BIO
  A Spanish garlic variety with purple-red cloves and a strong, spicy flavor. It contains high levels of allicin, known for its health benefits.

Summer garlic: plant in spring for a late harvest

Summer garlic is planted in early spring, usually between February and March. These garlic varieties have a shorter growing season and are harvested in August. Summer garlic is often milder in flavor and has a longer shelf life than winter garlic.

Recommended summer garlic variety:

• Sabagold white (hardneck) BIO
  Sabagold summer plant garlic is perfect for spring cultivation and produces a rich harvest of full, aromatic bulbs in summer.

Tips for planting and caring for garlic

• Location : Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil to prevent wet feet and damp soil. Garlic grows best in loose, lightly fertilized soil, allowing the plants to develop and grow optimally.
• Planting depth : Plant the cloves (which serve as propagation material) 5-10 cm deep, pointed upwards. Garlic is a bulbous plant: the bulb consists of multiple cloves, each of which can develop into a new plant. Both the bulb and the cloves can be white, and some varieties have a pinkish-white skin.
• Spacing : Keep plants 15 cm apart, and plant rows next to each other at 25 cm intervals. This promotes air circulation and ensures good bulb development.
• Best method : The best method is to plant the toes on ridges, so that they do not get wet feet in the winter.
• Watering : Water regularly, especially during dry spells, but avoid waterlogging. A gentle shower during the rooting stage is beneficial, but prolonged wet soil can hinder growth.
• Harvesting : Harvest when the foliage begins to yellow and die. Dry weather during the ripening period is important for developing large, healthy bulbs. Let the bulbs dry in an airy, shady spot. Under favorable conditions, you can expect large garlic bulbs, but under poor growing conditions, the bulb may remain small.

Garlic grows best in good weather: during the growing season, the plant clones, produces small cloves, and new cloves form. Be aware that in a wet, cool summer, the bulb may remain small or may not produce any cloves. For the best harvest, it's important to ensure sufficient sun, warmth, and well-drained soil.

Preferably choose a hardy variety that can withstand harsh winters and heavy frost. Some varieties are later selections and are modern improvements of older varieties, with modern improvements such as higher yields, disease resistance, and a wonderfully mild, sweet flavor with ample aroma. Certain varieties are also suitable for raw use and in salads. Spiral garlic with multiple curls is particularly decorative in the garden.

Provide good protection in severe winters and heavy frost; some varieties need good protection to prevent damage.

By choosing organic garlic seed potatoes, you contribute to healthy soil and sustainable food production. Plukkers.com offers a carefully selected range of garlic varieties, suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners. Start planting your own garlic today and enjoy the rich flavors of your own cultivation.

Harvesting and storing garlic

We know the right time to pick our organic garlic treasures when the foliage gently begins to yellow and bids farewell to the season. We lovingly lift our garlic bulbs from the earth, like precious gemstones we've watched grow and bloom for months. In an airy, shady spot, we let them dry undisturbed, so they become as firm and durable as our passion for true craftsmanship. By storing our garlic bulbs in a dry, cool place, we can enjoy the fruits of our own patience and care for months to come. We check our treasures regularly, like a loving gardener, so we always have the very best quality organic garlic on hand to cook with and share.

Conclusion: the power of organic garlic from your own garden

With organic garlic seed potatoes, we're not just bringing something special into our homes—we're literally planting the foundation for delicious happiness in our own gardens. That intense flavor and rich aroma? That's pure craftsmanship, something we can cultivate with our own hands. By choosing this authentic, natural way of gardening, we enjoy a bountiful harvest and healthy, breathing, living soil, without all the synthetic junk nature doesn't really need. Whether you're just getting your hands dirty or have been passionate about gardening for years, organic garlic seed potatoes are for all of us who value true quality, sustainability, and that unforgettable flavor that can only come from our own soil.