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German Extra Hardy Garlic
Allium
AlliumAllium sativum var. ophioscorodon 'German Extra Hardy'
- Full sun
- Zones 4–9
- 240 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 4" spacing
- Moderate water
- pH 6–7
Overview
A robust hardneck garlic variety that lives up to its name by surviving the harshest winters while producing large, flavorful bulbs with 4-6 cloves each. This porcelain-type garlic offers excellent storage life and a rich, complex flavor that becomes sweet and nutty when roasted. It's an ideal choice for northern gardeners who want reliable garlic production and the bonus of edible scapes in early summer.
Planting
Plant cloves 2 inches deep in fall, 6-8 weeks before hard freeze. Pointed end up, 4-6 inches apart.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 4" apart. Germination: 14-21 (spring emergence).
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Onion thrips, bulb mites (minimal issues). Common diseases: White rot, fusarium basal rot (in poor drainage).