Elephant Garlic (Bulb)
- Enormous bulbs and cloves
- Easy to grow in all climates
- Also known as Russian Garlic
- NOT TO TAS, WA
Description
Elephant Garlic (Bulb)
Allium ampeloprasum
NOT TO TAS, WA
- Enormous bulbs and cloves
- Easy to grow in all climates
- Also known as Russian Garlic
Closely related to leek, elephant garlic produces very large bulbs 10-15cm across, with white skin and 2 to 5 cloves each. Cloves are huge with tan skin and a mild flavour between true garlic and leek. Cloves are easy to peel and can be roasted whole, sliced and added to salads or chopped and used as an onion/garlic substitute.
Plants have broad blue-green leaves with a central rib and tall flower stalks topped by large spheres of pink or purple flowers in summer. Plants produce numerous small bulbils around the main bulb; these can be eaten or planted to produce bulbs over two seasons. May grow a 'round' (single round clove) in the first year and flower and form bulbs in the second year. Plants will form a large clump over time. Very easy to grow and suitable for all climates including subtropical and tropical zones. Also known as 'Russian Garlic'.
Plant cloves Autumn and Spring (cold climates), Autumn, Winter and Spring (subtropical and tropical climates). Harvest after flowers begin to dry. Stores up to 8 months.
Culinary use
Ornamental use
Product code: Z-GAR-16
Best Months to Plant
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| Arid |
Quick Planting Guide
| Method | Sow direct |
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| Sowing Depth | 5cm |
| Season | Autumn, winter and spring |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost Hardy Perennial (usually grown as an annual) |
| Row Spacing | 30cm |
| Plant Spacing | 30cm |
| Plant Height | 120cm |
| Position | Full sun, very well drained soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 270 days |
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How To Grow
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