| Botanical | Allium sativum ssp. ophioscorodon |
| Common Name | Hardneck Garlic |
| Height | 18" |
| Spacing | 4-6" |
| Hardiness | Zones 3-9 |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Harvest | Spring Planting: Mid-Late Summer; Fall Planting: Spring to Summer |
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Garlic, Hardneck
Garlic is easy to grow and requires very little space in your garden. It is a member of the allium family and is an ancient bulbous vegetable. Garlic grows from individual cloves broken off from
a whole bulb. Each clove will multiply in the ground, forming a new bulb that consists of 5-10 cloves. Grow your own garlic to roast in the oven and spread on fresh bread or add it to your favorite family dishes!
- Non-GMO
- Easy to grow
- Delicious roasted and spread on bread!
If bulbs were purchased in the spring, plant in the early spring in light sandy soil, that has been improved with compost or manure. If bulbs were purchased in the fall, we recommend planting them in the fall.
For Fall Planting: Planting garlic in the fall helps establish strong roots before winter dormancy. Plant in light sandy soil, improved with compost or manure, approximately 4-6 weeks before the ground freezes. 1. Dig a hole 2–3″ deep, in a sunny location. 2. Break bulb apart into individual cloves. 3. Set individual garlic clove in the hole, pointed end upwards. Cover with soil.
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Planting Instructions: If you purchased bulbs in the spring, It is best to plant garlic in the early spring after the ground warms to about 50°F. If you purchased bulbs in the fall, we recommend planting in the fall 4-6 weeks before the ground freezes. Choose a location with light, sandy soil that has been improved with compost or manure. Gently separate the cloves from the bulb. Dig a hole 2-3" deep. Then, set each clove in a hole with the pointed end upward. Cover with 2-3" of soil and fertilize once or twice during the growing season. When leaves turn brown lift the Garlic and hang to dry. Store in cool, dry conditions. It has been found that long days and warm temperatures favor bulb development in the garlic plant. The soil must be kept evenly moist during the growing season, as dry soil will cause irregularly shaped bulbs. Heavy clay soils will also create misshaped bulbs and make harvesting difficult. Add organic matter, such as well-rotted manure or compost to the soil on a yearly basis to keep it crumbly. For Fall Planting: Planting garlic in the fall helps establish strong roots before winter dormancy. Plant in light sandy soil, improved with compost or manure, approximately 4-6 weeks before the ground freezes. 1. Dig a hole 2–3" deep, in a sunny location. 2. Break bulb apart into individual cloves. 3. Set individual garlic clove in the hole, pointed end upwards. Cover with soil.
Pests or Diseases: Susceptible to mildew, white rot. May attracts thrips, nematodes.