Harris Seeds Garlic Elephant
Best choice for gardeners seeking mild, oversized aromatics for culinary use.
These massive, leek-derived bulbs offer a sophisticated, mellow profile that won't overwhelm your palate like standard garlic. While they lack the sharp, pungent bite required for certain recipes, they are the perfect choice for roasting whole or adding a subtle, aromatic depth to salads.
$12.40
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking effortless preparation and high-volume harvests
- Culinary enthusiasts preferring subtle flavors or sensitive palates
- Novice gardeners wanting a reliable, low-maintenance crop
Who should skip it
- Gardeners needing long-term pantry storage solutions
- Chefs requiring the sharp, pungent punch of traditional garlic
- Urban gardeners working with limited planting space
Performance breakdown
Bulb Size Potential
Produces massive, impressive bulbs that dwarf standard grocery store varieties.
Flavor Profile
Offers a sophisticated, mellow garlic essence perfect for subtle culinary applications.
Culinary Versatility
Excellent for roasting or raw use where intense pungency is unwanted.
Growth Hardiness
Reliable performance for gardeners located within zones five through eight.
Ease of Processing
Large cloves make peeling and prep work significantly faster than standard garlic.
Planting Window
Strict fall shipping schedule requires precise planning for successful autumn establishment.
Key Specs
Bulb quantity
4 each
Hardiness zones
5-8
Bulb size
5-6 inches across
Bulb weight
Over 1 pound
SKU
11379BLBNON-4EA
Plant life cycle
Perennial
Planting season
Fall
Special use
Edible
Mature height
0.0 inches
Mature spread
0.0 inches
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