I’m finding it difficult to find information about the widespread use of the term ‘wight’ for garlic varieties. I’m wondering whether this is a British convention, as names used in the States seem quite different.
An example is that US has a variety, Red Chesnok whereas the variety available in UK is Chesnok Wight. It’s difficult to know whether this is the same variety.
There is of course the strong association of garlic with the Isle of Wight but the term Wight seems to be applied to garlics originating from far more varied parts of the world. Any thoughts about the meaning of the term or how it comes to be used so widely in UK.?
An example is that US has a variety, Red Chesnok whereas the variety available in UK is Chesnok Wight. It’s difficult to know whether this is the same variety.
There is of course the strong association of garlic with the Isle of Wight but the term Wight seems to be applied to garlics originating from far more varied parts of the world. Any thoughts about the meaning of the term or how it comes to be used so widely in UK.?
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