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Garlic

Allium sativum

  • Name: Garlic
  • Latin name: Allium sativum
  • Harvest area: Asia
  • Harvest period: autumn
  • Properties:
      - Helps digestion
      - Antibiotic

Description:

Originates from central Asia where it is symbol of strength and vitality.
Nowadays, garlic is particularly appreciated in Asia and in Mediterranean countries.
Passed civilizations considered garlic to be a tonic and invigorating food. Greek and Roman athletes used to eat it before confronting their opponents in the arena.

Cultivation:
Needing little attention, garlic is suitable for all climates and more or less any soil.
In France, garlic is harvested in autumn.

Favourite recipes:
Garlic is ideal with meats, whole in lamb dishes or crushed in a little oil to marinate roasts.
Garlic is the main ingredient for sauces but also pesto.

Uses:
Garlic is an herbaceous plant of which only the bulb is used, also called garlic head, which is made of about a dozen of cloves.
Garlic must be kept in a cool, dry and aerated place, in order to avoid germination.

 

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