Grown German Extra Hardy Garlic?

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German Extra Hardy Garlic — Onions & alliums

240-270days to harvest

14-21 (spring emergence)days to germinate

Z4–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Plant cloves 2 inches deep in fall, 6-8 weeks before hard freeze. Pointed end up, 4-6 inches apart.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Moderate, reduce watering 3 weeks before harvest
Soil: Well-drained, loose soil rich in organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Season: Fall planted, winter dormant

Appearance & flavour

Colour: White papery skin with purple striping
Size: 2-2.5 inches diameter, 4-6 cloves per bulb
Shape: Round bulbs with plump cloves
Flavour: Rich, complex garlic flavor, sweet when roasted

In the kitchen

Excellent for roasting, cooking, and raw use. Scapes are delicious stir-fried. Stores 6-8 months.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Onion thrips, bulb mites (minimal issues)
Diseases: White rot, fusarium basal rot (in poor drainage)
Resistance: Good resistance to white rot and fusarium

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
5	—	—	April – May	December – November
6	—	—	April – May	December – November
7	—	—	March – May	December – November
8	—	—	March – April	November – December
9	—	—	February – March	October – December
10	—	—	January – March	October – December
11	—	—	January – February	September – December
12	—	—	January – February	September – December
13	—	—	January – February	September – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

TomatoesGarlic repels aphids, spider mites, and hornworms that commonly attack tomatoes

CabbageGarlic deters cabbage worms, aphids, and other brassica pests

CarrotsGarlic repels carrot flies while carrots help break up soil around garlic bulbs

LettuceGarlic protects lettuce from aphids and slugs without competing for nutrients

RosesGarlic repels aphids, Japanese beetles, and may reduce black spot disease

PeppersGarlic deters aphids, spider mites, and other soft-bodied insects that damage peppers

SpinachGarlic provides pest protection while spinach's shallow roots don't compete with garlic bulbs

StrawberriesGarlic repels slugs, aphids, and spider mites that commonly damage strawberry plants

Avoid

BeansGarlic can inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation by rhizobia bacteria

PeasAlliums can stunt pea growth and interfere with their nitrogen-fixing capabilities

AsparagusGarlic can inhibit asparagus growth and may reduce spear production

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 143
Protein (g): 6.62
Fat (g): 0.38
Carbohydrate (g): 28.2
Fibre (g): 2.7
Vitamin C (mg): 10
Selenium (µg): 9.8

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the onions & alliums growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown German Extra Hardy Garlic?

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