Winter garlic variety "GERMIDOUR"

Allium sativum var sativum ssp silverskin subvar creole

 

Germidour is a popular French winter garlic variety, favored by both home growers and professional gardeners. The variety forms large, attractive, uniform bulbs with a mild, pleasant taste and a light aroma.
Thanks to its early development and good level of resilience, Germidour provides a stable and high-quality yield in various climatic conditions.

An excellent choice for those seeking a productive, beautiful, and reliable winter garlic variety with a milder flavor – ideally suited for both fresh use and cooking.

History

Germidour is one of the best-known French softneck garlic (Allium sativum) varieties, created in the second half of the 20th century at selection centers in southwestern France. It was developed to provide early, productive, large-bulb garlic for commercial production with excellent storage capacity. From France, it quickly spread to the United Kingdom, Spain, and later to Central Europe and the Baltic States, becoming one of the most widely grown softneck varieties on commercial farms.

Today, Germidour is considered one of the most stable and reliable early European varieties, especially popular in gardening stores and professional production.

DESCRIPTION 

General Information

  • Type: Winter garlic, softneck type, does not form or rarely forms flower stalks

  • Species type: Allium sativum

  • Origin: France

  • Earliness: Early variety

Bulbs and Cloves

  • Bulb size: Medium to large

  • Shape: Round, regular, classic appearance

  • Color: White or light creamy with a slight purple tint

  • Number of cloves: 8–14 medium-sized cloves

Taste and Aroma

  • Mild, pleasant taste

  • Aroma is light, not overpowering

  • Excellent for fresh cooking, baking, and milder culinary dishes

Cultivation and Agronomic Properties

  • Harvest time: End of June – beginning of July (earlier than other winter garlic)

  • Storage: 4–6 months

  • Winter hardiness: Good, suitable for temperate and cold climates

  • Resilience:

    • Resistance to rot – medium

    • Requires good drainage

    • requires good ventilation during drying

Planting

  • Planting time: September–November

  • Planting depth: 4–6 cm

  • Distance between cloves: 10 cm

  • Row spacing: 25–30 cm

  • Soil:

    • Light to medium-heavy loam, well-drained

    • Enriched with organic matter

    • Optimal pH: 6.5–7.0

Main Advantages of the Variety

  • Early and productive variety

  • Large and visually attractive bulbs

  • Mild flavor — suitable for a wide range of culinary uses

  • Predictable, stable yield

  • Also excellent for beginners


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