Organic German Extra Hardy Garlic (lb)

Organic German Extra Hardy seed garlic is a Central European-style Porcelain maintained in North America for dependable cold-winter growth. It is often discussed alongside German White and German Hardy, and some seed lines may share ancestry, but this stock is sold under the Extra Hardy name. Certified organic bulbs offer large cloves, strong flavor, edible scapes, and broad Zone 3–8 guidance.

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German Extra Hardy is the kind of garlic that makes a northern grower look forward to spring. It returns from winter with strong upright growth and finishes with weighty white bulbs containing just 4–7 generously sized cloves. A pound plants quickly, the cured cloves are a pleasure to peel, and the curled scapes add a fresh bonus for the kitchen. Choose it for a satisfying cold-climate crop with unmistakable hardneck character.

The cloves have strong, spicy, classic garlic flavor. Raw preparations such as pesto, salsa, aioli, and dressings show its heat most clearly; roasting or simmering develops a sweeter and rounder profile for soups, braises, potatoes, and sauces. Large cloves are well suited to whole-clove roasting and reduce preparation time when a recipe calls for generous quantities of garlic.

When growing German Extra Hardy, choose a sunny bed where winter cold can do its work and water drains away after snowmelt. Set the cloves in fall with time to establish roots, then follow local practice for winter mulch. In spring, keep the row weed-free and evenly watered, and harvest the scapes while tender. Start checking bulbs when the lower leaves brown around mid-summer, then cure the harvest in a dry, shaded, airy place.

Variety Details

• Type: Porcelain hardneck garlic
• Flavor: Strong, spicy, and classic
• Bulbs & Cloves: Typically 4–7 cloves per bulb; bulb size and count vary with growing conditions
• Appearance: Substantial bulbs beneath clean white wrappers
• Planting Time: Fall
• Approximate Harvest: Mid-summer; timing varies by climate and planting date
• Zones & Climate: Zones 3–8; selected for reliable cold-winter growth
• Storage: Cure completely and store cool, dry, and ventilated
• Something Special: A cold-climate Porcelain sold under the established Extra Hardy name

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