Vegetables
Beginner
Perennial grown as annual crop
Elephant Garlic
Allium ampeloprasum var. ampeloprasum
About Plant: Elephant Garlic
A leek relative that forms enormous mild garlic-like cloves and dramatic plants; flavor is gentler than true garlic.
Growing Profile
SunlightFull Sun
WaterRegular; reduce near maturity
SoilLoose, fertile, well-drained (6.0–7.0)
Spacing4–8 inches
Height12–36 inches
Time to Harvest240-300
Planting Depth1–2 inches depending on crop
Germination Time7–21 days from seed; cloves/rooted divisions vary
Expert Growing Tips
Keep the bed weed-free because alliums compete poorly; cure mature storage bulbs thoroughly before storing.