Irish Grown Garlic Bulbs: Primor (This product & any other product bought along with it will be delivered to you at the end of September 2024)

Important: Flower bulbs, Garlic and Onion Sets are available for Pre-Order. They will be delivered to you at the end of September 2024.

Any other items bought in the store together with these items will also be delivered at the end of September.

If you would like the other items delivered now, please make a separate order. If we receive our stock of bulbs before the end of September, we will deliver your order sooner.

In the unlikely event your chosen variety(s) do not become available. We will offer you the closest alternative or a full refund.

Description: Grown in Co. Kerry in Ireland. Primor Garlic bulbs have a strong flavour. They are also an early variety. Primor is a variety of softneck garlic. It is known for its mild flavor and is often used in a wide range of culinary applications. Primor garlic is popular for its ability to store well, making it a good choice for those who want a longer shelf life for their garlic bulbs. 

It is not a hardneck garlic variety, so it does not produce the central woody stem typical of hardneck garlic. Instead, Primor garlic forms multiple layers of cloves within the bulb and has a soft, flexible stalk.

Quantity: 2 Bulbs

Planting: September to November

Origin: Ireland

Certified Organic: No

Growing Instructions:

1. Planting Time: For best results, plant your Primor garlic bulbs in the autumn, around October to November.
2. Soil Preparation: Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Enrich the soil with organic matter or compost before planting if the soil is poor.
3. Clove Seperation: Each clove will grow into a new garlic bulb. Seperate all the cloves of the bulb.
4. Planting Depth and Spacing: Plant each clove 15cm apart in rows 30cm apart, with the pointed end facing up. Cover with soil and water well.
5. Care: Maintain consistent moisture in the soil, but avoid waterlogging. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
6. Harvesting: Your Primor garlic will be ready for harvest by mid-summer, typically June or July. Harvest when the lower leaves turn brown while the upper leaves remain green.
7. Curing: Cure your harvested garlic bulbs by hanging them in a well-ventilated, dry area for 2-3 weeks to enhance their storage life.