Overview

Bring the joy of home gardening to your kitchen with these premium elephant garlic corms. Sourced from a fresh harvest in the USA, these healthy corms are perfect for planting and promise a rewarding yield. Elephant garlic, despite its name, is botanically a type of leek (Allium ampeloprasum) but is prized for its very large, mild-flavored cloves that resemble traditional garlic. It’s an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a less pungent alternative to regular garlic, making it versatile for roasting, grilling, or adding to a variety of dishes. Our corms are carefully selected to ensure vigorous growth and a successful harvest, whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out. These corms are ready to be planted and will establish quickly, providing you with immense, delicious bulbs. Discover the satisfaction of growing elephant garlic right in your own backyard.

Key Benefits

These elephant garlic corms offer a multitude of benefits for both the gardener and the gourmet cook. Their ease of cultivation and impressive size make them a garden favorite.

• Large, Mild Flavor: Enjoy significantly larger cloves compared to traditional garlic, with a milder, more delicate flavor profile that’s perfect for a wide range of culinary applications without overwhelming other ingredients.
• Easy to Grow: Known for being very easy to cultivate, these corms are suitable for gardeners of all experience levels, requiring minimal fuss for a great harvest. They are a fantastic way to plant elephant garlic and see quick results.
• Versatile Culinary Use: The mild flavor and large size make these a chef’s delight. Ideal for roasting whole, grilling, slicing into salads, or incorporating into stir-fries and sauces.
• Long Storage Life: Once harvested and properly cured, elephant garlic bulbs store well for several months, allowing you to enjoy your homegrown produce long after the growing season.
• Attractive Garden Addition: Beyond their culinary value, the tall stalks and impressive flower heads (scapes) of elephant garlic add an architectural element to your garden, making them both productive and ornamental.
• Pest Deterrent: Like other alliums, elephant garlic can help deter common garden pests, contributing to a healthier overall garden ecosystem.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your elephant garlic corms is straightforward, ensuring a bountiful harvest with proper attention. Elephant garlic thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal bulb development. Choose a location in your garden that receives ample light throughout the day. The ideal planting time is in the fall, about 4-6 weeks before the first hard freeze, allowing the roots to establish before winter. Plant the corms pointed end up, about 4-6 inches deep and 6-8 inches apart in rows that are 12-18 inches apart. While they are hardy, providing a layer of mulch can protect them during harsh winters and help retain soil moisture. These corms are suitable for USDA zones 3-9, exhibiting good cold hardiness.

Elephant garlic bulbs prefer well-draining, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Amend heavy clay soils with compost or sand to improve drainage. Water regularly, especially during dry periods and as the bulbs begin to swell in late spring and early summer. Aim for consistently moist, but not waterlogged, soil. Reduce watering as the leaves start to yellow and die back, typically in mid-summer, to encourage curing in the ground. Fertilize with a balanced organic fertilizer at planting time and again in early spring when new growth emerges. Watch out for common issues like rust or white rot, ensuring good air circulation and crop rotation. With proper care, your fresh garlic for planting will yield impressive results.

Size & Details

These elephant garlic corms are sourced from a recent fresh harvest in the USA, ensuring peak vitality for planting. Each corm is selected for its health and robust size, ready to produce large, flavorful bulbs. While individual corm sizes can vary slightly, they are typically substantial, allowing for vigorous growth. When mature, elephant garlic plants can reach heights of 2-3 feet, with the bulbs developing underground to impressive diameters, often 3-4 inches across. The growth rate is moderate, with bulbs typically ready for harvest in mid to late summer from a fall planting. These corms are intended for planting directly into your garden or suitable containers, providing the foundation for a successful culinary crop. Each purchase provides healthy corms, ready for you to start planting elephant garlic and enjoying its unique flavor.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get and what size will the garlic be? A: Elephant garlic plants typically grow 2-3 feet tall. The bulbs themselves are quite large, often reaching 3-4 inches in diameter, much bigger than regular garlic.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? How much sunlight does it need? A: Elephant garlic is primarily an outdoor plant. It requires full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for the best bulb development.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? Is it good for beginners? A: Yes, elephant garlic corms are considered very easy to care for and are an excellent choice for beginner gardeners. They are quite forgiving and produce well with basic care.
• Q: What condition will the corms arrive in? A: Your elephant garlic bulbs will arrive as fresh, healthy corms, carefully packaged to ensure their quality and viability for planting.
• Q: Can I use elephant garlic in cooking? Is it pet-safe? A: Absolutely! Elephant garlic has a mild, sweet flavor perfect for roasting, grilling, or adding to many dishes. However, like all alliums (garlic, onions), it can be toxic to pets if ingested in large quantities.
• Q: When is the best time to plant these corms? A: The best time for planting elephant garlic is in the fall, about 4-6 weeks before the first hard frost, to allow root establishment before winter. You can also plant in early spring, but fall planting generally yields larger bulbs.
• Q: Will these corms survive winter in my zone? What’s the minimum temperature? A: Elephant garlic is quite hardy and can survive winters in USDA zones 3-9. It can tolerate temperatures well below freezing once established, especially with a layer of mulch for protection.
• Q: What kind of soil is best for growing elephant garlic? A: Elephant garlic prefers well-draining, fertile soil with a neutral pH. Amending with compost is highly recommended for optimal growth.
• Q: How frequently should I water my elephant garlic? A: Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells and when the bulbs are forming. Reduce watering as harvest approaches.
• Q: How long until I can harvest the elephant garlic? A: From a fall planting, you can typically harvest your fresh garlic for planting in mid to late summer of the following year, when the lower leaves start to yellow and die back.