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Music Hardneck Garlic — Onions & alliums

240-270days to harvest

14-21days to germinate

Z4–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Plant individual cloves pointed end up, 2 inches deep in fall 4-6 weeks before hard freeze. Requires 4-6 months of cold temperatures below 50°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week during active growth, stop watering 2-3 weeks before harvest
Soil: Well-drained, loose soil with high organic matter, no clay or waterlogged conditions
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Season: Cool season, planted in fall

Appearance & flavour

Colour: White bulb with purple-striped outer wrapper
Size: 2-3 inch diameter bulbs, 4-6 large cloves per bulb
Shape: Round, plump bulbs with thick, easy-to-peel cloves
Flavour: Rich, full-bodied garlic flavor with moderate heat, becomes sweet and nutty when roasted

In the kitchen

All-purpose culinary garlic, excellent fresh or cooked, roasting, preserving. Stores 8-10 months.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Onion thrips, bulb mites, nematodes
Diseases: White rot, fusarium basal rot, rust
Resistance: Good resistance to white rot and fusarium, very cold hardy

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 other pests that commonly attack tomatoes

CabbageGarlic deters cabbage worms, cabbage loopers, and aphids that damage brassicas

CarrotsGarlic repels carrot rust flies while carrots help loosen soil for garlic bulb development

LettuceGarlic's sulfur compounds deter slugs and aphids that commonly attack leafy greens

RosesGarlic repels aphids, Japanese beetles, and may reduce fungal diseases like black spot

SpinachGarlic protects against aphids and leaf miners while both have similar water requirements

PeppersGarlic deters aphids, spider mites, and various insects that attack pepper plants

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

Avoid

BeansGarlic's allelopathic compounds can inhibit nitrogen fixation and stunt bean growth

PeasGarlic interferes with the symbiotic relationship between peas and nitrogen-fixing bacteria

AsparagusGarlic's strong allelopathic properties can inhibit asparagus spear development and root growth

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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Where to buy seed and equipment

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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 Music Hardneck Garlic?

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