Organic elephant garlic bulb with soft neck, non-GMO SeedsNow-Garlic brand, showing its large, textured cloves and natural skin.

Garlic - (Soft Neck) - Elephant (Organic)

1/2 lb.
$10.19
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Organic elephant garlic bulb with soft neck, non-GMO SeedsNow-Garlic brand, showing its large, textured cloves and natural skin.
  • Organic elephant garlic bulb with soft neck, non-GMO SeedsNow-Garlic brand, showing its large, textured cloves and natural skin.
  • Organic Elephant garlic bulb with soft neck, showing large, white cloves and textured skin, from SeedsNow-Garlic.
  • Organic Elephant soft neck garlic bulb from SeedsNow-Garlic, showing multiple garlic cloves with papery skin.
  • Organic Elephant soft neck garlic bulb from SeedsNow-Garlic, with papery skin and multiple cloves visible.
  • Organic Elephant garlic bulb with soft neck, from SeedsNow-Garlic, showing its large, white, textured cloves.
  • Organic Elephant garlic bulb with soft neck, showcasing large white cloves and textured skin, from SeedsNow-Garlic.
  • Organic elephant garlic bulb with soft neck from SeedsNow-Garlic, showing its large, textured cloves and natural white skin.
  • Organic Elephant garlic bulb with soft neck from SeedsNow-Garlic, showcasing large, white garlic cloves on a clean background.
  • Organic elephant garlic bulb with soft neck, non-GMO SeedsNow-Garlic brand, showing its large, textured cloves and natural skin.
  • Organic Elephant garlic bulb with soft neck, showing large, white cloves and textured skin, from SeedsNow-Garlic.
  • Organic Elephant soft neck garlic bulb from SeedsNow-Garlic, showing multiple garlic cloves with papery skin.
  • Organic Elephant soft neck garlic bulb from SeedsNow-Garlic, with papery skin and multiple cloves visible.
  • Organic Elephant garlic bulb with soft neck, from SeedsNow-Garlic, showing its large, white, textured cloves.
  • Organic Elephant garlic bulb with soft neck, showcasing large white cloves and textured skin, from SeedsNow-Garlic.
  • Organic elephant garlic bulb with soft neck from SeedsNow-Garlic, showing its large, textured cloves and natural white skin.
  • Organic Elephant garlic bulb with soft neck from SeedsNow-Garlic, showcasing large, white garlic cloves on a clean background.
Garlic - (Soft Neck) - Elephant (Organic)

Garlic - (Soft Neck) - Elephant (Organic)

$10.19
$10.19 $14.99
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Why Organic Elephant Garlic is a Garden Game-Changer

If you've never grown elephant garlic, you're missing out on one of the easiest and most rewarding crops for home gardeners. Unlike regular garlic varieties, elephant garlic produces massive cloves that are a joy to harvest and prepare in the kitchen.

What Makes Elephant Garlic Different

Elephant garlic isn't technically true garlic—it's actually a type of leek. But don't let that fool you. Each bulb produces just four to six enormous cloves, compared to the ten to twenty smaller cloves you'd get from standard garlic varieties. These giant cloves are easier to peel, slice, and mince, saving you time in meal prep.

The flavor is milder and slightly sweeter than traditional garlic, making it perfect if you enjoy garlic's benefits without an overpowering taste. It's also less likely to leave you with lingering garlic breath—a nice bonus.

Growing Conditions Your Elephant Garlic Needs

Plant your cloves in fall, roughly six weeks before your first expected frost. Choose a sunny spot with well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Space cloves about six inches apart and press them into the soil so the tip is just barely covered.

Water regularly during the growing season, but don't overdo it—elephant garlic prefers slightly drier conditions than other garlic types. Once spring arrives and new growth appears, you're mostly on autopilot until harvest time in early summer.

Harvesting and Storage

When the lower leaves turn brown and begin to dry out, it's time to harvest. Dig gently to avoid bruising those precious cloves. Cure your bulbs in a warm, dry, well-ventilated space for two to three weeks before storing them. Properly cured elephant garlic keeps for months in a cool, dry location.

Bring Elephant Garlic to Your Garden This Year

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, organic elephant garlic is a low-maintenance crop that delivers impressive results. Start with quality seed cloves this fall and enjoy a bountiful harvest next summer.

Quick Overview:

• Enormous
• Mild flavor

In Summary

The cloves are very easy-peeling. You'd think you have a giant hard-neck here, but the bulbs keep very well, more like a soft-neck. Elephant Garlic is also popular and profitable market gardeners' crop in some areas.
 

Elephant Garlic (Soft Neck, Organic) is a standout choice for any garden, offering impressively large cloves with a mild, delicious flavor that enhances a variety of dishes. Its easy-to-grow nature thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, making it perfect for organic gardeners seeking a sustainable, chemical-free crop. The soft neck allows for convenient storage and beautiful braided harvests. Choose Elephant Garlic to enjoy a bountiful, flavorful harvest that elevates your cooking while supporting natural gardening practices. This is garlic you’ll love to grow and savor.

How to Plant Garlic

Garlic can be planted in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked, but fall planting is recommended. Bulbs will grow bigger and more flavorful when you plant them in the fall.  Plant 6 to 8 weeks before your first hard frost.  In southern areas, February or March can be a better time to plant.

Key Planting Info:

  • Break apart cloves from bulb but keep the papery husk on each individual clove.
  • Ensure soil is well-drained with plenty of organic matter. Plant in Full Sun.
  • Plant 4 inches apart & 2 inches deep, in their upright position (the wide end down and pointed end facing up).
  • Come springtime, shoots will begin to emerge.


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