Photo: "Hardneck Garlic 2014" by F. D. Richards
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Garlic · Hardneck
Garlic
Perennial · Amaryllidaceae
Music is a hardneck porcelain garlic known for very large easy-to-peel cloves, strong flavor, and good cold-climate performance. It suits gardeners in colder zones especially well, and it also gives an extra harvest in the form of edible scapes.
At a Glance
Days to Maturity
240–270 days
Sun
6+ hours
full sun 6-8 hours
Spacing
6–8 "
Seed Start
0 weeks
before transplant
Container
Not Ideal
3+ gallon pot
Height
1.5–3 ft
Zone Planting Guide
Growing Guide
Transplanting
Min Soil Temp
40°F
Harden Off
0 days
Watering
Weekly Water
0.75–1 "
Needs
Moderate
Method
Drip
Soil
pH Range
6–7
Soil Type
Loose, fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter.
Resilience
Heat: Moderate
Cold: Very-high
Drought: Moderate
Common Problems
rust
Cause: Humid foliage and dense plantings allow orange rust pustules to spread.
Prevention: Space well, water early, and remove heavily infected leaves.
bulb-rot
Cause: Poor drainage and long wet periods rot cloves or maturing bulbs.
Prevention: Plant in well-drained soil and cure bulbs thoroughly after harvest.
Nutrition
Feeding Intensity
Light feeder
Harvest
Lower leaves brown while several upper leaves remain green, and bulbs have distinct wrapped cloves.
Expected Yield
0.1–0.3 lbs/plant
Storage
180 days — Cure 2-4 weeks in a warm shaded airy spot, then store cool and dry.
Sources
seed_catalog
Hudson Valley Seed Company
university
University of Minnesota Extension
Garlic Planting Dates by Zone
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