Northern White Naturally Grown – Spring Garlic Bulbs

Description

Northern White Garlic Bulbs for Spring Planting

Northern White Garlic Bulbs are available this spring for planting.  They have been kept in cold storage (cold stratified) to mimic winter, ensuring the best spring planting success.  In the spring, the bottom of the cloves are starting to root and sprouts are ready to take off and grow!

While fall planting is preferred for the best results, garlic can still be planted in the spring. Plant cold-stratified garlic cloves into nutrient-rich soil as early in the spring as possible. The best results for full bulbing occur if Mother Nature provides a short, cool spring, followed by a warm early summer, with hot temperatures a few weeks before harvest. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, the bulbs may be smaller than anticipated. Even if they are small, they have excellent flavor and store longer than fall-planted garlic.  Another option is to harvest them early as green garlic.

Northern White Garlic Bulbs, from the porcelain family of garlic, have 4-6 jumbo-sized cloves per bulb, making them a dream to use in the kitchen. They provide large amounts of garlic with little peeling. This variety grows exceptionally well in cold regions and has a hotter taste with strong medicinal benefits. All of our garlic is grown organically, non-GMO, and non-treated.

Northern White Garlic Details

• • Cold Stratified for Spring Planting
  • Hardneck, Porcelain Garlic Family
  • 4-6 Jumbo Size Cloves per Bulb
  • One pound planted can yield around 4-6 pounds at harvest
  • Robust, very hardy, great performer in most US Regions
  • Grows well in Northern with consistently good yields and size.
  • Beautiful jumbo-sized pearl white bulbs make for great market appeal
  • Garlic flavor: Strong and hot, where a little bit goes a long way! Best used in all-purpose cooking and pickling.

Basic Spring Garlic Growing Information

• Planting Time: Plant in early spring to harvest that summer, or plant as green garlic to harvest in spring.
• Sun Requirement: Garlic requires full sun – the more, the better!
• Soil Fertility: Adding compost or a balanced organic fertilizer is essential for growing healthy garlic, especially if your soil fertility is low. For the best growth and yield, garlic needs fertilizer at planting time and additional side dressing throughout the growing season. Our Keene Garlic Fertilizer is specially formulated for garlic!
• Planting: Plant garlic as soon as you can work the soil in the spring. Separate cloves and plant each clove 4-6 inches apart, pointy side up and root side down, into fertilized soil. Apply mulch and water.

For detailed instructions on how to grow spring garlic, see our blog post:

Planting Garlic in the Spring

SPRING GARLIC DETAILS

Garlic Bulbs for Spring Planting will arrive in a netted bag, labeled by variety. Unpack and store in a cool, dry place or refrigerator until planting time. It is normal for spring garlic to have root development and sprouts. Plant quickly after receiving in the spring, as they won’t store much longer.

SHIPPING INFORMATION: Spring garlic begins shipping in late February. Choose your ship date at checkout.

Spring Garlic begins shipping in late February. Choose your ship date at checkout.

***For more information about the shipping of our products, see the Keene Garlic Seasonal Order Shipping Guide.

About Us

Plant, Grow, Savor – trusted garden products

For nearly 20 years, Keene Garlic has focused on growing premium garlic and providing top‑quality seed so you can enjoy the satisfaction of cultivating your own. Each season, we partner with farms that follow organic practices to deliver trusted garden products. By working closely with experienced small family farms, we ensure every crop is grown with care, giving you the best foundation for success in your garden and kitchen.

From soil to table, our selection includes heirloom garlic, shallots, potatoes, onions, asparagus, and horseradish—all nurtured on sustainable family farms. To help your garden thrive, we also offer specialized blended organic fertilizers. And in the kitchen, our small-batch seasonings crafted from our homegrown, heirloom, organic garlic deliver bold, full flavor to every dish.

Choosing Keene Garlic means more than adding reliable, high-performing plants and products to your garden—it’s a commitment to supporting sustainable agriculture and generations of family farming.

Keene & Cindy