Garlic Elephant, pack of two cloves
£3.99
notes
Closely related to the leek, and producing larger bulbs than its garlic counterparts, Elephant is ideal for roasting or enjoying raw in salads, as it bears a mild, sweet flavour. Planted as single cloves, these grow into large bulbs, which, when left to grow long enough, will eventually split into cloves. This pack contains 2 garlic cloves.
Dimensions
2 Garlic Cloves
Features
notes
Closely related to the leek, and producing larger bulbs than its garlic counterparts, Elephant is ideal for roasting or enjoying raw in salads, as it bears a mild, sweet flavour. Planted as single cloves, these grow into large bulbs, which, when left to grow long enough, will eventually split into cloves. This pack contains 2 garlic cloves.
Insights
Garlic is believed to have originated in central and southern Asia and is notable for its medicinal properties. A great companion plant, when grown next to carrots, roses and under apple trees for example, garlic can ward off pests and diseases, although there are some plants who will not benefit from its close proximity- onions being one such crop.
Details
Harvest: July
Planting
- Well drained soil
- Full sun
- Sheltered
- Planting Time and Depth: September, October, November (and spring), 3cm deep, 10cm apart
Care
- Break into individual cloves prior to planting
- Softneck garlic bears more (smaller) cloves and lasts for longer
- Protect newly planted sets from birds and other animals
- Keep weed free
- Remove flower stems as soon as they start to form to ensure all the plant’s energy goes into growing a large bulb
- As leaves die down, lift the bulbs and leave on surface to ripen. Once dry, store in a cool place
- Toxic to pets and a skin irritant to humans
Glossary
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