Elephant Garlic
Certified Organic Bulbs
Allium ampeloprasum
Mild flavor, giant bulbs!
Grown at the Hudson Valley Seed Co., Elephant Garlic is related to garlic, but is actually a different species; it is more closely related to leeks. Milder in flavor than regular garlic, it is delicious roasted and used as a spread, or added to sautéed dishes. An added benefit are the giant scapes, which are a highly prized, gourmet treat.
Elephant Garlic can be stored for up to 10 months if well-cured and handled after harvest. Elephant Garlic is sold in bags of 10 cloves, which is approximately half a pound.
Does not ship internationally.
$17.99
| Unit | Price | Quantity | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Cloves | $17.99 | Out of Stock |
Plant in fall and harvest, cure and tend to Elephant Garlic just as you would any garlic. See our Guide to Growing Garlic for more info.
Promptly harvesting the garlic scapes, which form about 4 weeks before the bulbs are ready to harvest, encourages the enlargement of the bulb. When harvesting Elephant Garlic, you may notice that small corms have formed in the ground on the outside of the main bulb. These corms can be saved and replanted, but will need to be grown for two seasons before they produce a mature bulb.
| Planting Depth | 2 inches |
|---|---|
| Height at Maturity | 18 inches |
| Width at Maturity | 12 inches |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
Fall garlic and shallots will start shipping from mid-September. If your order contains products with different ship dates, your items will be shipped as they become available, on or after the shipping dates indicated on the product above. If there are multiple ship dates, the shipping quote you will receive will cover these multiple shipments.