Elephant Garlic Sets: Heirloom, Non-GMO

Grow a robust elephant garlic crop with our Heirloom Elephant Garlic cloves, designed for USDA Zones 3–9. Elephant garlic (Allium ampeloprasum) provides massive, mild-flavored bulbs perfect for roasting, grilling, or adding a subtle garlic flavor to dishes. Because it is disease resistant and easy to grow, elephant garlic is ideal for any gardeners seeking a low-maintenance, high-impact crop for late spring to early summer harvests.

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Quantity: Available in packs of 8 or 20 cloves. Elephant garlic averages 2–3 bulbs per pound, with 4–6 large cloves per bulb. 

Enormous, Mild-Flavored Bulbs: Actually a leek, elephant garlic produces enormous bulbs with a milder, sweeter flavor than true garlic, ideal for roasting, grilling, sautéing, and fresh use in pestos and spreads.

Growing Information

🌱 Plant Type: Perennial bulb (technically a leek relative, not true garlic)
🌱 Plant Height: 3–4 feet
🌱 Hardiness Zones: 3–9
🌱 When to Plant: Fall—plant cloves in October for strong root establishment before winter
🌱 When to Harvest: Late spring to early summer, when the lower leaves begin to yellow

Care Tips

• Soil: Plant in well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Amend with compost or aged manure for best results.

• Watering: Provide 1–1.5 inches of water weekly via drip irrigation to maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging.

• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced organic fertilizer (e.g., 1-1-1 NPK) at planting and again in spring. Detailed fertilization recommendations will be included.

• Winter Protection: In Zones 3–5, apply 4–6 inches of straw mulch after the first frost to protect cloves. Remove mulch in spring to support growth.

• Pest Control: Elephant garlic is naturally pest-resistant, but monitor for thrips or onion maggots and use row covers if needed.

Plant your garden with Heirloom Elephant Garlic Sets and enjoy the flavors of these giant bulbs in your favorite dishes!