This hardneck garlic variety is a European classic, known for its vigor and robust taste that has spiced up many dishes around the globe. With its impressive cold resistance and generous yield of plump, rich cloves, German White Garlic is easy to grow and thrives in northern growing zones. It bears a close resemblance to music garlic, although it has marginally more cloves that are a tad smaller. Bulk Pricing: 1-9 cases: $16/lb 10 cases: $14/lb (Each case is 32#. Shipping will be added at checkout.) Features: Naturally Grown: This garlic is coming from a farm in central NY that uses natural methods (no synthetic chemicals) and regenerative growing practices. Bulb Details: Large heads (usually 2"+). Anticipate approximately 6-8 bulbs per pound, translating to 30-40 cloves. This quantity suffices to plant around 15-20 linear feet with a 6” spacing. Inspected & Clean: Rest easy knowing each bulb undergoes meticulous inspection, ensuring they're free from mites and other diseases. Growing Instructions: Planting Time: Best results are achieved when cloves are planted in fall, about 4-6 weeks before the onset of frost. Many growers swear by Columbus Day. Spacing: Space cloves 4-6 inches apart and 3-4 rows per bed 6-8" between rows. Depth: Each clove should be positioned with its pointed end skywards, buried roughly 2 inches deep. Care: Regular watering is paramount, more so during dry stretches. Mulching proves advantageous for moisture retention and inhibiting weeds. Harvest: By mid-summer, when most of the lower leaves adopt a brownish hue, it's harvest time. Extract with care by digging and subsequently allow the garlic to cure in a location offering both dryness and ventilation.
