Elephant Garlic Seed
The seed isnt ripe yet - when does leek seed ripen - I remember the bulbils were ready in November.
Elephant garlic seed. We recommend zones 2 or warmer however colder locations can still have success with some extra winter protection. Work in 1 inch layer of compost 12 cup of bone meal 12 cup TSCs Complete fertilizer per 5 row feet. Yes 1 pound for one Bulb of Elephant Garlic.
More closely related to leeks than garlic Organic Elephant Garlic is gloriously massive each easy-to-peel clove imparting a rich yet delicate onion-garlic flavor. Garlic seed that is grown in a cold climate like Manitoba exhibits strong vigour with great adaptability characteristics. Elephant garlic is planted 6-8 inches apart and covered with 4-6 inches of soil.
We have been selective planting only the largest and best cloves each year. Most bulbs will weigh an average of 12 pound. Gently press down the soil over the cloves and water it lightly.
Elephant Garlic Allium ampeloprasum can grow with adequate water to 140 mm in diameter and dwarfs your usual culinary garlic cloves in size. By late June you should have your own ripe Elephant Garlic ready to be harvested and eaten. Specializing in ELEPHANT GARLIC.
Stay tuned for a later blog post about dehydrating garlic to make garlic powder and garlic salt. Produces huge softball-sized bulbs with mild flavor that can be eaten raw. Elephants bulbs can easily weigh a pound or more.
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