Georgia Crystal Hardneck Garlic
Georgia Crystal Hardneck Garlic
Georgia Crystal keeps its size well for Southern Growers
Georgia Crystal is a porcelain hardneck garlic. It is one of our top two hardnecks for maintaining its size. While some hardnecks tend to yield smaller bulbs than the parent bulbs when grown in warm climates, Georgia Crystal can yield big bulbs even in the Deep South. When cured, the bulbs are creamy-white with a light purple under-layer. Georgia Crystal has a rich flavor with a mild heat. Chefs love this garlic for its huge cloves! It has a long storage life for a hardneck and has proven reliable in most area of the United States. One of our best recommendations for southern growers wanting to try hardneck garlic.
Not as spicy as most hardneck garlics
Extra large clove size
Adapted to variety of climates
Produces Scapes
Premium/Extra-Large Bulbs
Recommended for Zones 2-8a.
Naturally-grown by Redecop Family in Danville, Ohio
“I just wanted say a big thank you to you and your farm. I've been trying to grow garlic on my homestead in Mississippi for 3 years and my bulbs have always been so small that they're frustrating to peel and cook with. This year, after using your garlic and following your vernalization advice, I finally have large garlic heads like the grocery store, many even bigger! The Georgia Crystal did especially well, and I never would have tried hardneck without your advice and the guide you created. Now I have seed to replant for the first time - fingers crossed. I'll be recommending you to all my garden-loving friends!”
Myra, Mississippi
Growing Instructions
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Garlic is a winter crop. Plant after the first good frost in the fall.
For northern regions this is mid-October.
For the mid-west and upper south, plant early November.
Deep south growers and California growers may plant as late as January or February.
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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.
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