French Messidrome (Artichoke) Seed Bulb

A genuine French cooking garlic with all the beautiful characteristics of French Cuisine – Strong, sharp and creamy.  Great for slow food cooking throughout winter.
Often referred to as the French Workhorse in the Kitchen – as its the “go to” garlic for all recipes.  An incredibly great-tasting artichoke garlic with long storage.

Origin:  French EU Breeding Program
Garlic seed bulb size:  50mm – 80mm (diameter)
Natural storage: 7-9 mths+
Plantable Cloves per Bulb:  7-12
Harvest:  Mid-Season Harvest, when died back to 6 green leaves
Flavour intensity:  4.5/5
Heat intensity:  4.3/5
Flavour characteristics: Sweet, sharp and creamy
Culinary:  Sautee & Slow Food
Climate:  Mediterranean, Warm Temperate, Cool Temperate, Cold Climate
Regions:  NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA, WA and QLD – but cooler, elevated regions
Growth cycle:  6.5 – 7.5 months
Bulb Arrangement:  2-3 Layers, often oval to round bulbs
Clove Shape:  Large irregular shape on outer layer, smaller in inner two layer