Music Garlic - 3 Bulb Pack

Music Garlic is a porcelain, hard neck variety that produces larger-than-average cloves are encased in white, though the cloves themselves are a yummy shade of pink, have a soft texture and are one of the easiest varieties to peel. Considered medium-hot, Music garlic has true, long-lasting garlicky flavor, and is considered a gourmet variety by many, as well as being one of the tallest growing varieties, some gardeners reporting scapes 3-4 feet tall! But you would expect that with the bulbs being so large! Each Music Garlic Bulb averaging 4 to 6 large cloves per bulb.

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