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Allium sativum 'German White (hard neck)'
Garlic, German White (hard neck)
German White garlic produces large bulbs, with 4 to 6 large cloves wrapped around a hard, central stalk. The bulb is covered in bright, ivory white papery skins. Each clove is loosely covered by an easy-to-peel whitish-tan skin with purple striping. In colder climates the clove wrapper color will be a deeper red. German White garlic offers a strong garlic flavor with a long-lasting heat that softens when cooked.
- Large porcelain-type bulbs with 4–6 big cloves
- Easy-peel skins and strong raw flavor
- Heat softens nicely in cooked dishes
- Excellent for roasting, sauces, and storage
- Included in Recipe(s): Spinach Sauté
- 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 'German White (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.
