Winter garlic "EDENROSE"  Lautrec type garlic

High-quality French softneck pink garlic with AOP protection!

Edenrose, internationally also known as Rose de Lautrec, is one of the most famous French softneck garlic varieties. It stands out with its delicate pink color, mild, sweet-spicy flavor, and very long storage capability.

The variety comes from the south of France – Tarn (Tarn-et-Garonne) region, where it has even been granted AOP (Appellation d’Origine Protégée) status. This means that Rose de Lautrec is a geographically protected delicacy, similar to parmesan or champagne.

Edenrose is a premium variety, highly valued in restaurants, gourmet markets, and delicacy production.

  • AOP – Appellation d’Origine Protégée is a European Union quality mark that guarantees the product is produced only in a specific region, using traditional methods, and its taste and quality are closely linked to the respective region’s climate, soil, and culture. The AOP designation certifies the highest authenticity and premium quality.

  • History

    Rose de Lautrec history is unique and closely tied to the agricultural traditions of Southern France.

    Origin

    • Originated in the Tarn region, France

    • Cultivated since the 13th century

    • Historically grown in monastery and aristocratic gardens

    AOP Certification

    • Since the 1960s, the region has been granted special quality status

      1. In 1996, Rose de Lautrec received AOP protection

    • The variety may officially be called Rose de Lautrec only if it is grown in a specific French region

    The Name Edenrose

    The name Edenrose is used outside of France, where the variety does not have AOP status, but it retains the same genetic line and characteristics.

    • Description

    Variety type

    • Softneck (softneck) garlic

    • Does not produce a flower stalk

    • Traditional French “rosé” type

    Bulb

    • Shape: round, compact, elegant

    • Skin: pink to light violet

    • Weight: 45–70 g

    • Very good market appearance

    Cloves

    • Number of cloves: 10–20

    • Small, uniform

    • Clove color: pinkish white

    • Excellent for culinary use where a mild flavor is needed

    Flavor

    • Very mild, sweetly aromatic, “European” flavor

    • Does not cause bitterness

    • When heat-treated, becomes creamy sweet

    • Excellent for:

      • fresh dishes (salads, sauces)

      • French cuisine

      • roasting and stewing

    Vegetation period

    • Medium early variety

    • Growth cycle: ~150–170 days

    Growing requirements

    • Requires a warmer, drier summer

    • Grows well in:

      • France, Italy, Spain

      • The Baltics – successfully, if there is not excessive moisture

    • Softneck type = not as frost resistant as hardneck varieties

    • Prefers light, moderately fertile soil

    Yield

    • From 1 m²: 0.8–1.4 kg

    • Well suited for commercial cultivation

    Storage

    • Long-lasting: 8–12 months

    • One of the longest-storing varieties in Europe


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         The French variety 'Eden Rose' is a highly prized delicacy garlic with large, pink cloves. This variety is popular in France for its mild, refined flavor. More information about cultivation in Latvia will follow…