Elephant
Garlic · Elephant
Allium ampeloprasum
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Amaryllidaceae (Onion family) · Genus: Allium
Characteristics
Color
White
Flavor
MildSweet
Intended Use
Baking / PiesFresh / SaladOrnamentalRoasting
Maturity
Late
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
❄
Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
☀
Exposure
Full Sun
💧
Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Germination
14–28 days
⏳
Days to Maturity
238–240 days
Plant Height
4–5 ft
Mature Spread
Up to 4 in
Fruit Size
Up to 4 in
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Fruit Weight
Up to 16 oz
How to Plant
🏠
Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
0-2 Weeks After First Frost
Planting Depth
4–6 in
Seed Spacing
6–12 in
Row Spacing
12–18 in
Thin To
6–12 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
50–60 °F
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Air Temp
10 °F
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