German White Heirloom Certified Seed Garlic Cloves

German White Heirloom Certified Seed Garlic is a hardy hardneck variety with 4 to 7 large, symmetrical cloves per bulb that peel easily. Flavorful and versatile, it is one of the best varieties for roasting and a strong all-purpose choice. The plants send up edible scapes that should be snapped off so energy goes to the bulb. Known for producing larger heads with fewer but more complex cloves, with a medium-spicy flavor.

At a glance

• Variety: German White hardneck garlic
• Type: Heirloom, certified disease-free, Non-GMO
• Cloves: 4 to 7 large, symmetrical, easy-to-peel cloves per bulb
• Flavor: Medium spicy, excellent for roasting
• Origin: Product of the USA
• Planting season: Fall
• Planting depth: 1 inch, in a slightly raised ridge
• Spacing: 6 inches apart

Best for

• Roasting whole heads for a sweet, mellow result
• All-purpose cooking and everyday use
• Gardeners wanting large, easy-to-peel cloves
• Fall planting in cold-hardy regions
• Harvesting tender garlic scapes as a bonus crop

How to grow

Plant cloves 1 inch deep in a slightly raised ridge in fall, spacing them 6 inches apart in a single row or double-wide row block. Mulch up to 6 inches deep, keep the bed weed-free in full sun with steady moisture, and snap off the scapes in late spring to direct energy into the bulbs. Harvest in summer and cure in a dry, airy place.

Flavor profile

Medium-spicy and robust raw, turning sweet and creamy when roasted.

About Papaws Garden Supply

Papaws Garden Supply is a family-minded seed and garden company on a mission of helping the next generation to grow with nature, offering heirloom and certified seed stock for home growers.

Restriction: cannot ship to Idaho.