Music Garlic

Prized for its HUGE cloves, Music is a versatile hardneck, porcelain variety. It's named after the Canadian tobacco grower turned garlic grower Al Music, who reportedly brought this variety from Italy in the 1980s. Music is a go-to for many first-time garlic growers. It's the perfect addition to any dish, especially soups, sauces, marinades, dips, stir-fries, rubs, and much more; it's known to have a true-gourmet garlic flavor when cooked and a bold, heat flavor when eaten raw. It adapts well to a wide range of growing conditions and environments. Music is generally recommended for growing in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. Averages 4-6 cloves per bulb. Allium sativum. Offering 4 bulb, 10 bulb, 20 bulb, & 50 bulb variations.

Much like onions and shallots, garlic is a heavy feeder and will require plenty of water and fertilizer. Garlic can have a high demand for nitrogen. We suggest fertilizing with a complete fertilizer like our 20-20-20 initially to promote root development and then switching to nitrogen and sulfur-based fertilizer like our Ammonium Sulfate. Garlic will grow best when competition with weeds is reduced. Keep weeds at a minimum with frequent shallow cultivation.

Bulbs are ready to harvest when the tops flower, and the cloves reach an acceptable size. Pull the bulbs from the soil and allow them to 'cure' in the sun for a couple of days. If rain is imminent, move them to a dry area. Once cured, place bulbs in a cool, dry area that is well-ventilated. A pole barn or a ventilated storage basement is sufficient.

NOTE We will begin shipping orders for garlic mid-September.

Music Garlic Planting Information:

Planting Method: Direct
When to Plant: Early fall
Plant Spacing: Plant cloves about 8-12" apart along the row.
Planting Depth: Create a planting furrow in the soil and plant the cloves about 2-3" deep. Well-drained soil will produce the best harvests.
Row Spacing: 6"- 8"
Days to Maturity: 240-290