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Elephant Garlic produces huge bulbs and cloves, up to 4x the harvest of standard garlic, with a milder, sweeter flavour that’s great roasted or raw. Plant in autumn in a sunny, well-drained spot and it grows strongly in beds or pots, giving big yields without the harsh bite.
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3 x Autumn Planting Cloves
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6 x Autumn Planting Cloves
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12 x Autumn Planting Cloves
10406045
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This impressive elephant garlic variety delivers outsized results; expect bulbs and cloves dramatically larger than conventional garlic, with a gentler, sweeter taste that shines whether roasted or enjoyed fresh.
Autumn planting in sunny, well-drained spots sets you up for success, with plants reaching around 1m tall and crowned by eye-catching purple flowers (pinch these off to channel energy into bulb development).
Remarkably hardy and prolific, it thrives in beds, containers, raised gardens, or open plots. Perfect for gardeners after substantial yields and superior flavour without the harsh bite of standard garlic.
How To Grow
Prepare your soil: Onions, Shallots, and Garlic prefer an open, sunny site and light, free-draining soil. If you have heavy soil, dig in a generous amount of grit and organic matter into the planting area to aid drainage. Avoid planting them in very heavy or freshly manured soil. Onions are sensitive to acidity, so if you have acidic soil add some Garden Lime to the area well before planting or use our Concentrated Slow-Release Onion, Garlic & Shallot Feed Granules when planting.
Planting: Both Autumn and Spring varieties can be planted straight out into your pre-prepared soil. Loosen soil and dig in some of our Concentrated Slow-Release Feed Granules to add essential nutrients for optimal growth.
Garlic: The Bulbs should be separated into individual cloves and planted pointed end up, so that the tip of each clove is 2cm (1/2in) below the soil surface. Leave 15cm (6in) between individual cloves and 30cm (12in) between the rows. We also recommend covering garlic bulbs in Horticultural Fleece to protect emerging shoots from hungry birds!
Guide To Plant Sizes
Cloves / Sets What to expect when they arrive: Our sets and cloves are suitable for planting out immediately. However, if you’re unable to do so right away, we recommend keeping them in a cool, dark place until you are ready. Sets are sold by weight, so counts may vary slightly to those stated on our website. Potted / Pre-Rooted We have hand-planted these sets/cloves into the cells to start the growing process off. These are now all rooting nicely, and many will have green shoots emerging from the top of the set/cloves. Don’t worry if some aren’t showing yet – they will. As soon as you can, take them out of the packaging and give them a good water. If you can't plant them straight away, put them in the garden somewhere out of direct sunlight and strong winds. Keep them moist until they are ready to be planted. Most have 2 sets/cloves per cell. Once you remove the plug from the tray, just ease these apart, being careful not to break too many roots. They will re-produce a lot more roots once planted.
What to expect when they arrive: Our sets and cloves are suitable for planting out immediately. However, if you’re unable to do so right away, we recommend keeping them in a cool, dark place until you are ready. Sets are sold by weight, so counts may vary slightly to those stated on our website.
Potted / Pre-Rooted
We have hand-planted these sets/cloves into the cells to start the growing process off. These are now all rooting nicely, and many will have green shoots emerging from the top of the set/cloves. Don’t worry if some aren’t showing yet – they will.
As soon as you can, take them out of the packaging and give them a good water. If you can't plant them straight away, put them in the garden somewhere out of direct sunlight and strong winds. Keep them moist until they are ready to be planted.
Most have 2 sets/cloves per cell. Once you remove the plug from the tray, just ease these apart, being careful not to break too many roots. They will re-produce a lot more roots once planted.
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Hardneck v Softneck
Softneck and Hardneck Varieties
Garlic varieties can be classified into 2 distinct types, namely ‘Hardneck’ and ‘Softneck’.
The key distinction between hardneck and softneck varieties lies in their hardiness level. Hardneck types are very hardy, whereas softneck types are slightly less so. Interestingly, this translates to better storage capabilities for softneck varieties. The hardiness of hardneck types can be attributed to their closer relation to wild varieties.
Softneck varieties are often milder in flavour and easier to braid into bunches for storing.
Hardneck garlics boast a richer flavour and thrive in cold temperatures. They also produce a long flowering stem, called a 'Scape', which should be removed early to prevent energy from being diverted towards producing smaller bulbs. The scapes are easily identifiable by their curling form.
Both types thrive in the UK, but consider seeking out the Hardneck variety if you reside in the far North.
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