This garlic is not really a garlic, so it’s not any particular type!
This is not a true garlic, and is closely related to leeks. It has 5 cloves, and it’s a little hard to see from the picture but it’s huge. I remember tasting this garlic as a kid, but it was too long ago to remember the flavor. I haven’t tasted this one yet.
If you grow this one be aware that planting stock is often sold as single cloves. It’s taken me 2 times trying to get it to grow, because the first time an animal came along and ate it. Since all I had was one clove, that was it! You might want to consider growing at least 2 of them for this reason.
That’s why you put the ruler in the picture!
What does it taste like?
I’ll have to get back to you on this…
I’m told it’s a very mild garlic taste. I suspect the reason this isn’t more popular is people have a hard time figuring out what to do with it!
I live in Alabama and I am trying to find bulbs for planting. I ordered some on line and 2 weeks later was notified through mail that they were out. I need to get this soon or it will be too late for planting. I love the elephant garlic. I use it in home-made salsa, spagetti sauce, soups beant etc. Any suggestions on where to buy ??
Thank you,
Hi Rida,
It’s the wrong time of year to be trying to buy garlic for planting. I’m afraid I don’t know where you could get it.
It should be just as good if you can find Elephant garlic in a local shop somewhere and plant that, maybe you know a local store that sells it for eating? Otherwise, I don’t have any ideas. Good luck.
Rida,
I just happened to notice The Garlic Store still has some elephant garlic for sale:
http://thegarlicstore.com/index.cgi/prod4401.html