Music Garlic – 3 Bulb Pack

Description

Music Garlic is a porcelain, hard neck variety that produces larger-than-average cloves are encased in white, though the cloves themselves are a yummy shade of pink, have a soft texture and are one of the easiest varieties to peel. Considered medium-hot, Music garlic has true, long-lasting garlicky flavor, and is considered a gourmet variety by many, as well as being one of the tallest growing varieties, some gardeners reporting scapes 3-4 feet tall! But you would expect that with the bulbs being so large!Each Music Garlic Bulb averaging 4 to 6 large cloves per bulb.

Planting Instructions:

• – Plant cloves in fall, 4-6 weeks before first frost
• – Plant with pointed end up, 2 inches deep

Soil Preparation:

• – Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0
• – Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter

Watering Specifics:

• – Water deeply when soil is dry
• – Reduce watering as harvest nears in the spring

Fertilizer Type:

• – Apply balanced fertilizer at planting
• – Side-dress with nitrogen in spring when growth begins

Pruning and Training:

• – Remove flower stalks (scapes) to focus energy on bulb growth

Pollination:

• – Not necessary for bulb formation

Additional Pest Management:

• – Watch for onion maggots and thrips
• – Use row covers if pests are a problem

Harvesting Indicators:

• – Harvest when leaves begin to yellow and fall over
• – Dig up bulbs and cure in a warm, dry place for 2-3 weeks

Storage:

• – Store in a cool, dry place for several months

Companion Plants:

• – Roses: Repels aphids
• – Tomatoes: Deters spider mites
• – Beets: Improves growth
• – Carrots: Repels carrot flies