Item Number: FP596
Organic Messidor Garlic
Grow mild, organic softneck garlic.
Organic Messidor Garlic is a reliable softneck garlic variety valued for its smooth flavor, strong yields, and excellent storage qualities. With mild heat and a balanced garlic taste, this variety is a versatile kitchen staple—perfect for slicing, mincing, or roasting whole. Its adaptable nature makes it a favorite among both novice and experienced growers.
This garlic produces uniform, attractive bulbs with tight white wrappers and numerous cloves, often ranging from 10 to 13 per bulb. Messidor Garlic is known for its long shelf life, often storing well into the next season without compromising texture or flavor. As a softneck type, it does not produce scapes, which allows it to focus its energy on bulb development.
Messidor seed garlic thrives in a range of climates, particularly in warmer regions, and prefers well-drained, fertile soil for optimal growth. This dependable variety matures early and offers consistent performance season after season. Whether grown for market, culinary use, or pantry storage, this garlic delivers on all fronts. With its mellow flavor, generous clove count, and long-lasting bulbs, it’s an essential addition to any garlic garden.
- Artichoke Softneck Garlic.
- Softneck garlic for beginner and seasoned growers.
- Mild, well-balanced garlic flavor—excellent for everyday cooking.
- Features smooth white wrappers and no scapes.
- 10–13 uniform, easy-to-peel cloves per bulb.
- Contains 80-100 plants per pound
- Approximately 8 bulbs per pound.
- Early maturing and thrives in a variety of climates, especially warmer regions.
- Stores exceptionally well for extended pantry use.
Flavor and Aroma Profile
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Flavor Profile: This garlic features a mild, well-balanced flavor that is less pungent than many hardneck varieties. As a softneck garlic, it offers a smooth, mellow garlic taste that becomes subtly sweet when roasted. This makes it ideal for raw or lightly cooked dishes where a gentler garlic presence is desired—perfect for salad dressings, aioli, or baked into bread.
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Aroma Profile: It emits a clean, delicate garlic aroma when crushed or chopped. During cooking, the scent develops into a subtle warmth that enhances rather than overwhelms a dish. Its refined aroma profile is well-suited to Mediterranean cuisine, cream-based sauces, and recipes where garlic should support rather than dominate.
Storage and Preservation
How to Store Fresh Garlic
Once harvested in early to midsummer, it's important to let the green stems dry completely and turn brown to ensure the garlic cures properly. Hang the softneck bulbs in a well-ventilated, cool, and dry area to promote curing, which helps preserve both flavor and nutritional quality. With proper storage, this type of garlic keeps well for several months and is ideal for use in both raw dishes and roasted recipes.
Read our blog about The Differences Between Hardneck vs Softneck Garlic to learn more.
Preserving Garlic for Long-Term Use
To ensure long-lasting freshness, harvest this garlic variety when the foliage has dried and the bulbs are mature. Cure the bulbs in a well-aerated, dry space to maintain their flavor and firm cloves. This softneck variety is well-suited to a wide range of recipes—from roasted meals to homemade dressings—and stays flavorful for many months in storage.
Best Practices for Drying and Freezing
Freezing garlic after it has been properly cured is an effective way to extend its shelf life while maintaining its taste and texture. Garlic can be frozen in various forms to suit your needs—whether as whole bulbs, peeled or unpeeled cloves, or even minced. Although it's possible to freeze garlic right after harvesting, doing so without curing is usually discouraged. The high moisture content in fresh, uncured garlic can result in a soft or mushy consistency once thawed, and the flavor may not be as rich.
Why Choose Us?
We’re proud to offer premium softneck garlic varieties like Messidor Garlic, carefully cultivated by experienced growers to ensure excellent germination and vigorous growth. Sold by the pound, this variety adapts well to both fall and spring planting and thrives across diverse climates. Place your order today to explore our selection of hardneck seed garlic varieties and softneck seed garlic varieties—perfect for cultivating a delicious and productive garden.
For more information, see our Garlic Resource Center. Our staff have selected dozens of articles, videos, recipes and tips with everything you need to successfully grow garlic bulbs.
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Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Shipping Weight: 1.0 lb
Dimensions: 5.0"L x 3.0"W x 3.0"H
Features
Features
- Bulb
- Container Compatible
- Easily Established
- Easy to Braid
- Easy to Peel Cloves
- Good for Beginners
- Good Keeper
- Medium Flavor
- Softneck
- Suited to Mild Winter
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Useful Information
Useful Information
Guarantee
Guarantee
Limited Seed Garlic Guarantee (When Planted by November 15th)
Claim Deadline is 45 Days from Purchase or Delivery. (Claims placed after December 31st will be denied.)
What We Guarantee
Our only guarantee is that the seed garlic we sell will germinate, provided you follow the steps listed in our Garlic Planting & Growing Guide. This guarantee is only available to customers who purchase their seed garlic directly from us.
What We Cannot Guarantee
We cannot guarantee that your garlic will remain alive & healthy, or sizes up properly, as there are too many variables beyond our control to be able to do so (i.e. soil preparation, fertilization, weed and pest control, temperature control, irrigation, etc).
How to Request a Credit
If you encounter a significant lack of germination of your garlic (over 50%), please contact us within 45 days of delivery. If we determine that your garlic had a significant lack of germination, we will issue you a credit (not a refund) for the purchase price of your garlic (excluding shipping).* This 45-day time frame is meant to allow you up to 2 weeks to plant your garlic, and up to 4 weeks to check for signs of growth.
(*) We reserve the right to not issue credit for items already replaced. We also reserve the right to require photographic evidence of the lack of germination of your garlic.
