Elephant Garlic Cloves
Elephant Garlic Cloves
The Giant of the Garden!
Did you know that elephant garlic is actually a leek? With a classic garlic aroma and unique leek flavor, this a great novelty plant for any garden.
Plant, cultivate and harvest like garlic.
Produces giant purple “puffball” scapes.
A very fun and unique plant…great idea for children’s garden!
A prolific, reliable producer huge bulbs.
15-25 cloves per pound, depending on size.
Important Note: Due to heavy rains at harvest time this year, our elephant garlic will be primarily shipped as loose cloves. The 2026 bulbs and cloves are our biggest yet, but they did not cure intact because of the excessive moisture. This does not affect their ability to grow and yield well for next season.
Growing Instructions
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Garlic is a winter crop. Plant after the first good frost in the fall.
Zone 4: Ships week of August 15th for planting around September 1st
Zone 5: Ships week of September 1st for planting around September 15th
Zone 6: Ships week of September 15th for planting around October 1st
Zone 7: Ships week of October 1st for planting around October 15th
Zone 8: Ships week of October 15th for planting around November 1st
Zones 9: Ships week of September 25th for 6 weeks vernalization (refrigeration) and planting around November 7th
EARLY SHIPPING OPTION: We offer early shipping for growers who wish to receive their garlic earlier than the above dates. Early shipping starts August 15th or when garlic is done curing. Please note that because the storage conditions are beyond our control, there are NO REFUNDS for growers who request early shipping.
For special shipping needs, email us at support@southernseedgarlic.com
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Look out for these 3 things:
The garlic will be in the ground until early summer, so pick a spot you will not need for spring gardening.
Soil must be well drained if you have wet winters or springs. Raised beds or rows are wonderful for garlic.
There must be enough nutrients to feed the garlic through its long growing season. Garlic is hardy, but optimum bulb size is achieved through a good, rich soil. We mix in composted animal manure and top off with some compost or super soil.
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Separate the garlic bulb into cloves. Do this as close to planting time as possible as they will begin to soften quickly after separating.
Plant each clove pointy side UP, 2"-6" deep (the further north you are, the deeper you plant).
Space 5" apart, with 8"-10" between rows.
Don’t forget your grower’s guide!
The ultimate guide to growing, propagating, and marketing garlic! Southern Seed Garlic shares its best advice for new and veteran farmers. Whether you are growing a backyard patch or thinking about going large-scale, this guide gives you all the information and motivation you need to make your garlic grow.
79 page PDF download
The ultimate guide to growing, propagating, and marketing garlic! Southern Seed Garlic shares its best advice for new and veteran farmers. Whether you are growing a backyard patch or thinking about going large-scale, this guide gives you all the information and motivation you need to make your garlic grow.
79 page PDF download