{"product_id":"org-german-xtra-hardy-garlic-lb","title":"Organic German Extra Hardy Garlic (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic German Extra Hardy seed garlic\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMix \u0026amp; match savings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This item is eligible for the Garlic Mix \u0026amp; Match discount. Combine eligible seed garlic and shallots to save 10% at 3 pounds, 15% at 10 pounds, or 20% at 30 pounds. The discount is applied automatically in the cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGerman 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain hardneck garlic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong, spicy, and classic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulbs \u0026amp; Cloves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 4–7 cloves per bulb; bulb size and count vary with growing conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substantial bulbs beneath clean white wrappers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-summer; timing varies by climate and planting date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones \u0026amp; Climate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 3–8; selected for reliable cold-winter growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cure completely and store cool, dry, and ventilated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e A cold-climate Porcelain sold under the established Extra Hardy name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompare Garlic Varieties\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor planting and variety guidance, visit the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/pages\/garlic-resource-center\"\u003eGarlic Resource Center\u003c\/a\u003e, use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/pages\/garlic-selector\"\u003eGarlic Selector\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/collections\/seed-garlic-and-shallots\"\u003eSeed Garlic \u0026amp; Shallots\u003c\/a\u003e. For a side-by-side look at flavor, type, harvest timing, and more, open the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/Fall_2026_Garlic_Varieties_Summary.pdf?v=1786990480\"\u003edownloadable Fall 2026 Garlic Varieties Summary (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29248129499249,"sku":"FPO151","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/FP526_Org_German_Xtra_Hardy_Garlic_2.jpg?v=1766095661","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/org-german-xtra-hardy-garlic-lb","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}