{"product_id":"organic-messidor-garlic","title":"Organic Messidor Garlic (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Messidor seed garlic\u003c\/strong\u003e is a French white softneck developed within the garlic tradition of the Drôme region. It became known among growers for vigorous plants and smooth, round, creamy white bulbs. This Artichoke type combines balanced flavor, multiple cloves, flexible stems for braiding, and a strong fit for the mild-winter conditions represented by Zones 7–10.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMix \u0026amp; match savings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This item is eligible for the Garlic Mix \u0026amp; Match discount. Combine eligible seed garlic and shallots to save 10% at 3 pounds, 15% at 10 pounds, or 20% at 30 pounds. The discount is applied automatically in the cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMessidor brings the polished look of a French white garlic to the home garden. Its vigorous plants finish with smooth, creamy bulbs that look beautiful in a basket or braid, and the layered cloves provide useful sizes for both roasting and everyday seasoning. Because it is a non-bolting softneck, there is no scape chore in spring. Grow it when you want a mild-to-medium garlic with tidy presentation and an easy fit in warmer winter regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flavor is mild to medium, rounded, and easy to use across a wide range of dishes. Mince it for vinaigrettes and herb sauces, sauté it as the aromatic base for soups and grains, or roast whole cloves for a sweeter, softer result. Creamy white bulbs look especially handsome in a kitchen braid, and the varied clove sizes let cooks match large cloves to roasting and small cloves to seasoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen growing Messidor, give this French softneck a sunny fall planting in the milder-winter conditions it favors. Loose soil helps the round bulbs form cleanly, while regular spring watering supports their vigorous top growth. There is no routine scape removal; instead, watch for the foliage to yellow as mid-summer approaches and taper irrigation. Lift the bulbs before the wrappers deteriorate, then cure them in an airy shaded place with the stems left long for braiding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e French Artichoke softneck garlic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild to medium, balanced, and savory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulbs \u0026amp; Cloves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 10–13 cloves per bulb; bulb size and count vary with growing conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, round bulbs with smooth creamy white wrappers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-summer; timing varies by climate and planting date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones \u0026amp; Climate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 7–10; selected for mild-winter growing regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e A useful keeper when completely cured and stored dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e A French white garlic rooted in the celebrated Drôme growing tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompare Garlic Varieties\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor planting and variety guidance, visit the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/pages\/garlic-resource-center\"\u003eGarlic Resource Center\u003c\/a\u003e, use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/pages\/garlic-selector\"\u003eGarlic Selector\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/collections\/seed-garlic-and-shallots\"\u003eSeed Garlic \u0026amp; Shallots\u003c\/a\u003e. For a side-by-side look at flavor, type, harvest timing, and more, open the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/Fall_2026_Garlic_Varieties_Summary.pdf?v=1786990480\"\u003edownloadable Fall 2026 Garlic Varieties Summary (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41874694111345,"sku":"FPO155","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/FP596_Org_Messidor_Garlic_1.jpg?v=1766096525","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/organic-messidor-garlic","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}