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Allium sativum 'Montana Giant (hard neck)'
Garlic, Montana Giant (hard neck)
This variety has a complex and subtle flavor and high allicin content (allicin gives garlic its flavor). Very productive in cold winter climates. It has classic teardrop shaped bulbs that are characteristic of the Porcelain horticulture group.4 – 6 large easy peeling cloves per bulb. 25 – 30 cloves per pound. Mid harvest. Stores 6 months. Medium – Hot.
- Productive hardneck for cold winter climates
- Porcelain-type bulbs with 4–6 large cloves
- Complex flavor with strong allicin content
- Midseason harvest and about six months storage
- Category: Herbs
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 12-24 in
- Spread: 6-12 in
- Spacing: 6 in
- Temperature: 20 to 90°F
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Allium sativum 'Montana Giant (hard neck)'
Plant garlic in fall in loose, fertile soil and full sun. Space cloves well, mulch over winter, and remove hardneck scapes in spring for bigger bulbs. Harvest when lower leaves brown, then cure bulbs in an airy, shaded place.