Elephant Garlic Bulbs - 6 Clove Pack

Elephant Garlic a soft neck variety that produces large bulbs with a milder flavor. The milder flavor allows raw use in salads or sandwiches, making it easier for you to take advantage of the many healthy aspects of growing and eating garlic. Some will even munch on these raw, right from the garden! The bulbs are up to 4 inches wide and 3 inches long and weighing up to 1 pound. Order contains 6 separate cloves.

Planting Instructions:

• - Plant cloves in fall, 4-6 weeks before first frost
• - Plant with pointed end up, 2 inches deep

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0
• - Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter

Watering Specifics:

• - Water deeply when soil is dry
• - Reduce watering as harvest nears in the spring

Fertilizer Type:

• - Apply balanced fertilizer at planting
• - Side-dress with nitrogen in spring when growth begins

Pruning and Training:

• - Remove flower stalks (scapes) to focus energy on bulb growth

Pollination:

• - Not necessary for bulb formation

Additional Pest Management:

• - Watch for onion maggots and thrips
• - Use row covers if pests are a problem

Harvesting Indicators:

• - Harvest when leaves begin to yellow and fall over
• - Dig up bulbs and cure in a warm, dry place for 2-3 weeks

Storage:

• - Store in a cool, dry place for several months

Companion Plants:

• - Roses: Repels aphids
• - Tomatoes: Deters spider mites
• - Beets: Improves growth
• - Carrots: Repels carrot flies