Elephant Garlic (Lb)

Elephant Garlic is elephant garlic with a mild garlic-onion flavor, sold by the pound as planting stock. Organic option available. Organic certification (WSDA) applies only to the Organic option.

Mix & Match Savings

This 1 lb item is eligible for the Garlic Mix & Match discount. Combine eligible seed garlic and shallots to save 10% at 3 lb, 15% at 10 lb, or 20% at 30 lb. The discount is applied automatically in the cart.

Variety Details

• Type: Elephant
• Flavor: Mild
• Planting Time: Fall
• Approximate Harvest: Early Summer; timing varies by climate and planting date
• Growing Zones: 3–9

Planting and Harvest

Plant in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, following the depth and spacing guidance supplied with your order. Separate bulbs into cloves immediately before planting. Elephant garlic develops a mild garlic-onion flavor; bulb size and clove count vary with conditions.

Bulb size, clove count, wrapper color, harvest timing, and storage life vary with climate, soil, planting date, and curing conditions.

For more help, visit the Garlic Resource Center, use the Garlic Selector Tool, or browse all Seed Garlic & Shallots.