Garlic Bulbs, Elephant (1 lb)
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A single giant clove of Elephant Garlic with a buffalo nickel to show size on light background.
A close-up of giant Elephant Garlic cloves in wooden box with a knife.
A cluster of sliced and whole giant Elephant Garlic cloves with a coin to show size on a wooden cutting board.
A wooden elephant and bowl surrounded by large Elephant Garlic cloves on a light background.
Elephant Garlic bulbs and cloves on dark brown background.
Digging up a healthy harvest of Elephant Garlic cloves at the farm at Baker Creek.
Recently harvested Elephant Garlic bulbs at the Baker Creek farm in Mansfield, Missouri.
Garlic Bulbs, Elephant (1 lb)
A gardener&
A single giant clove of Elephant Garlic with a buffalo nickel to show size on light background.
A close-up of giant Elephant Garlic cloves in wooden box with a knife.
A cluster of sliced and whole giant Elephant Garlic cloves with a coin to show size on a wooden cutting board.
A wooden elephant and bowl surrounded by large Elephant Garlic cloves on a light background.
Elephant Garlic bulbs and cloves on dark brown background.
Digging up a healthy harvest of Elephant Garlic cloves at the farm at Baker Creek.
Recently harvested Elephant Garlic bulbs at the Baker Creek farm in Mansfield, Missouri.

Garlic Bulbs,
Elephant (1 lb)

4.26 ReviewsSKU: #GB142
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Description

Ships August through November.

(Allium ampeloprasum). Elephant garlic is actually a leek, not a true garlic, but of immense utility nonetheless. Its large bulbs contain only a few very plump cloves. The flavor is all garlic! They peel easily, giving you a lot of garlic in a hurry, which is very useful for large recipes like pickles. An old favorite!

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This product does not ship to these states: ID, WA
 

Growing Tips: Elephant garlic thrives in full sun and requires at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. The soil should be well-draining and rich in organic matter, with a neutral pH of around 7.0. Adding compost or well-rotted manure before planting can improve soil fertility and encourage healthy growth​​.

When to Grow

Elephant garlic can be planted either in the fall, about four to six weeks before the first hard freeze, or in early spring. Fall planting allows the garlic a longer growing season, which helps the bulbs to split into multiple cloves. In milder climates, spring planting is also possible, but the bulbs will usually remain as a single large clove if not left for an additional year.

FAQ

Is Elephant garlic a true garlic?

No. Elephant garlic is actually a leek, not a true garlic, but it is of immense utility nonetheless. Its large bulbs contain only a few very plump cloves, and the flavor is all garlic.

What is it best used for in the kitchen?

The cloves peel easily, giving you a lot of garlic in a hurry, which is very useful for large recipes like pickles. It is an old favorite for exactly that reason.

What conditions does it need?

Elephant garlic thrives in full sun and requires at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. The soil should be well-draining and rich in organic matter, with a neutral pH of around 7.0; adding compost or well-rotted manure before planting can improve fertility and encourage healthy growth. Bulbs ship August through November, do not ship outside the US, and cannot be shipped to Idaho or Washington.

Customer reviews

4.2 / 5 6 Reviews

What gardeners are saying

  • Large bulbs: Bulbs arrive big and symmetrical, just as pictured.

  • Sprouts reliably: All cloves came up for some; best in well-drained ground.

  • Heads up: Some plantings failed or made small bulbs; avoid wet ground.

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