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Majestic Hardneck Garlic - USDA Certified Organic
Majestic Hardneck Garlic - USDA Certified Organic
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Cloves per bulb: 4-7
Majestic lives up to its name with big, beautifully wrapped bulbs and an assertive flavor profile that commands attention. This unique Porcelain hardneck variety originated as a natural mutation from a Rocambole, and will reward you with 4–7 jumbo cloves per bulb, encased in gleaming white wrappers with subtle pinkish tones. Plants mature later in the season so they are a reliable choice for northern growers. Raw, its flavor is bold, hot, and deeply aromatic—ideal for those who like their garlic with an edge. Cooking mellows it into a rich, savory-sweet depth that lingers pleasantly. Hardy, productive, and long-storing, Majestic delivers a stately finish to the garlic season. Stores up to 9 months.
Due to state restrictions, we cannot ship garlic to Idaho, Hawaii, and the following counties in Washington—Adams, Benton, Franklin, Grant, and Klickitat (including cities such as Othello, Pasco, Moses Lake, Kennewick, and Richland). Please do not order garlic if you live in one of these locations.
We source our garlic from local farms, where passionate farmers hand-harvest each bulb. This commitment not only supports our community but also ensures top-notch quality and flavor in every product.
Specification
Specification
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 250-270 days (when planted in fall)
Family: Amaryllidaceae, subfamily Alleoideae (formerly Alliaceae) Allium or Onion family, includes onions, garlic, chives, shallots, and leeks.
Type: Porcelain garlic
Native: Central Asia
Hardiness: Usually grown as an annual to harvest the bulbs, but can be grown as a perennial
Exposure: Full sun to part shade.
Variety Info: Smooth white skins with pinkish hues surround 4–7 jumbo cloves. Bold, hot flavor raw; rich and sweet when cooked. Cold hardy and best for northern growers. Stores up to 9 months.
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 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.
When to Start Inside: 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.
Seed Depth: Plant garlic 2"–3" deep with the pointed side up.
Seed Spacing: One clove every 6"–8"
Row Spacing: 12"–18"
Thinning: Thinning is not necessary if spaced properly during planting.
Growing Info
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.
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. In spring, hardneck garlic will produce a tall stem with a curlicue at the top and a swollen flower bud at the end. In most cases, this flower stalk, called a scape, should be removed to keep the plant's energy focused on bulb growth and to keep bulbs tight. Scapes can be eaten and have a mild garlic flavor.
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- Susan M.PA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsDec 5, 2025Just the beginning
I grew these last yr and ordered more for this year. They went into the garden Oct 19th. Think next year I might wait till Nov to plant. I did soak these in fertilizer this time to see if there is a difference in size. I am keeping better records and all rows are labeled and marked. Oh to have your own fresh garlic.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? FamiliesHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedEGEpic GardeningDec 7, 2025Hey Susan,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Majestic Hardneck Garlic! We absolutely love hearing from repeat customers - the fact that you grew these last year and came back for more is such wonderful feedback for us! Your approach sounds so thoughtful - experimenting with the November planting timing and soaking in fertilizer to see the difference in size. And keeping better records with labeled rows? You're really taking your garlic growing to the next level! There's truly nothing quite like the flavor and satisfaction of harvesting your own fresh, homegrown garlic. We're excited to hear how this year's crop turns out with all your improvements! Thanks for sharing your growing journey with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Keisha F.NC, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsDec 7, 2025So far, so good.
Bulbs arrived in great condition. I got them planted in later than I would have like but even still they’ve sprouted and are off to a good start! I’m in zone 8a.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? FamiliesHow do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed - Linda P.GA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsDec 3, 2025Very substantial!
Large and firm cloves. Looking forward to a great harvest.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? FamiliesHow do you prefer to grow? Container - PATRICIA D.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsDec 2, 2025Majestic indeed!
In October, we received the large, beautiful, firm heads of garlic, nestled in their special box. After harvesting the potato bed, we planted the cloves there, under four inches of organic compost, covered with whole organic straw bales. The snow may melt by May, when we shall see how they greet the spring.
EGEpic GardeningDec 2, 2025Hey Patricia,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Majestic Hardneck Garlic! We absolutely love hearing that you received those large, beautiful, firm heads in October - that's exactly what we hope for when we send out our USDA Certified Organic garlic! Your planting method sounds perfect - four inches of organic compost and covered with whole organic straw bales is going to give those cloves such wonderful protection through the winter. We have a feeling they're going to absolutely thrive when that snow melts in May! Hardneck garlic is so worth the wait, and it sounds like you've set them up for success. We can't wait for you to see how magnificently they greet the spring! Thanks for sharing your growing journey with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- cammie w.TX, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsNov 30, 2025Beautiful large bulbs of garlic.
I’m in West Texas (desert) and I am just now planting my garlic. My “Fall” weather was 100 degrees so I’m just now seeing cool enough temps to plant and have for next spring/summer.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed
