← Back to plants
Elephant Garlic

Photos are representative and may not match your specific variety.

Elephant Garlic

Allium

Allium ampeloprasum

  • Full sun
  • Zones 5–10
  • 240 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 8" spacing
  • Low water
  • pH 6–7
Add to my garden
  • Overview

    Despite its name, Elephant Garlic is actually more closely related to leeks than true garlic, producing massive bulbs that can weigh up to one pound each. The flavor is much milder and sweeter than regular garlic, making it perfect for roasting whole or for those who want garlic flavor without the bite. Each enormous clove can be as large as a regular garlic bulb.

  • Planting

    Plant cloves 4-6 inches deep in fall, 4-6 weeks before ground freezes. Pointed end up, blunt end down.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: low. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 8" apart. Germination: 14-30.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Aphids, thrips, onion maggot. Common diseases: White rot, fusarium basal rot, rust.