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Features
Family
Amaryllidaceae, subfamily Alleoideae (formerly Alliaceae) Allium or Onion family, includes onions, garlic, chives, shallots, and leeks.
Native
Central Asia
Life Cycle
Usually grown as an annual to harvest the bulbs, but can be grown as a perennial
About Silver White Softneck Garlic - USDA Certified Organic
This pure-white garlic has a mild flavor suitable for everyday use. Bulbs contain 10–12 cloves. They can be stored for up to 12 months.
Planting Garlic
Days to Maturity
250-270 days (when planted in fall)
Plant Spacing
One clove every 6"–8"
Light Required
Full sun to part shade.
Planting Depth
Plant garlic 2"–3" deep with the pointed side up.
Planting Details
| Row Spacing | 12"–18" |
|---|---|
| Seed Depth | Plant garlic 2"–3" deep with the pointed side up. |
| Seed Spacing | One clove every 6"–8" |
| Thinning | Thinning is not necessary if spaced properly during planting. |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended if you want to grow bulbs. If you don't get your garlic in the ground, the cloves can be planted indoors any time of year for the green tops that make tasty garlic-flavored raw greens or stir-fry ingredients. |
| Direct Sow | Garlic is planted in fall for harvest 7 to 9 months later (midsummer). In areas with cold winters, sow individual cloves from mid-September to mid-November. Garlic is frost-hardy but ideally should be planted 4 to 6 weeks before the first hard freeze to give the bulbs time to establish roots. In areas with mild winters, garlic can be planted until January. |
| Special Care | After planting, apply 2"–4" of mulch (e.g., straw, untreated grass clippings, shredded leaves) to maintain moisture, insulate the cloves through the winter, and help prevent frost from pushing cloves to the surface. Loosen mulch in spring to allow shoots to push through thick or compacted mulch. In very cold climates, remove mulch after the last hard freeze to allow soil to warm more quickly. Reapply mulch after shoots emerge to maintain consistent moisture and reduce weeds. Remove weeds regularly to reduce competition for water and nutrients. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Garlic bulbs are ready to harvest when the tops are approximately 40% yellow or brown or when the tops start to fall over. This is typically in June and July. Do not leave bulbs in the ground too long, or the skins will decay, reducing storage life. To harvest, lift the bulbs gently with a digging fork (flat tines) or a shovel, digging widely to avoid cutting into them. Gently brush off any loose soil and remove any damaged cloves, but leave the roots and shoots attached. Lay or hang the whole plant in a warm, airy location out of direct sun and protected from rain before curing. For more information, see Garlic: Harvesting, Curing, and Storage. |
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Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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Rating
45 reviews
- ShawnaRated 5 out of 5 stars11/5/265 Stars
I received my garlic on time. The bulbs look good and I will be planting them this weekend
- JulieRated 1 out of 5 stars10/27/261 Star
My garlic never grew bigger than a nickel. I babied them, did everything right. Very disappointed.
- Cindy H.AZ, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars10/24/26Poor Germination
I received this variety along with Sicilian Artichoke. I planted them at the same time, October 6, same conditions, Zone 10a. I planted the largest cloves. Every Sicilian Artichoke clove has sprouted and they are about 8 inches or more tall, and they look great. As for the Silver White, I planted 8 cloves. Only one has sprouted. This is very disappointing.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedBIBotanical Interests11/4/26Hey Cindy
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Patrick M.MD, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 stars10/10/26Inconsistent Seed Quality
I pre-ordered 3 bulb. 2 were ok, but the largest with the largest cloves was rotten and completely unusable. Luckily I bought enough of multiple varieties to fill my garlic beds, but given the cost per bulb it's not acceptable to receive one so badly gone.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedBIBotanical Interests10/13/26Hey Patrick
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Suresh S.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars5/24/26Poor Harvest
Bulbs sprouted and had stunted growth and wilted away.
BIBotanical Interests6/10/26Hey Suresh,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I'm really sorry to hear that your garlic bulbs didn't perform as expected - that's definitely frustrating when you're looking forward to a good harvest. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️