Music Garlic
(Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon ‘Music’)
8 oz. (Half pound)
Music garlic is a renowned hardneck variety prized for its large, easy-to-peel cloves, strong flavor, and cold-hardiness. Originally from Italy and popularized in North America by Canadian grower Al Music, this variety is a Rocambole-type hardneck, producing beautiful purple-tinged bulbs and reliable yields in northern climates.
Homegrown garlic offers a richness of flavor and aroma unmatched by most store-bought varieties. Freshly harvested garlic also retains its essential oils and pungency far longer than imported bulbs that may have been stored for months.
Cost-Effective and Sustainable
Garlic is inexpensive to grow and multiplies naturally. A single bulb can produce 6–12 cloves, each capable of becoming a new plant the next season. Once established, you can save part of your harvest for replanting, reducing your annual seed costs and creating a sustainable cycle that keeps your kitchen stocked year-round.
Minimal Maintenance
Garlic is a hardy crop that requires little attention once planted. It thrives in most garden soils with good drainage and benefits from simple care such as mulching and periodic watering. It is relatively pest- and disease-resistant, especially when compared with other vegetables, making it ideal for beginner gardeners.
Long Storage Life
Properly cured garlic can store for 6–10 months, allowing you to enjoy your harvest well into the next growing season. Garlic’s strong scent naturally deters many common garden pests such as aphids, Japanese beetles, and root maggots. Interplanting garlic with vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, and brassicas can help protect your garden using natural pest management methods rather than chemical sprays.
Health Benefits and Fresh Supply
Garlic is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and allicin—a compound known for supporting heart health, reducing cholesterol, and strengthening the immune system. Having it fresh from your garden ensures you’re consuming the most potent form of these healthful compounds, as they degrade over time in stored or processed garlic.
