‘Music’ Garlic Bulbs

Known for its reliable performance and excellent storage potential, ‘Music’ is a rewarding choice for home gardeners who want to enjoy fresh, homegrown garlic straight from the garden.

Well suited to cool-climate growing, ‘Music’ produces sturdy plants and substantial bulbs when planted in fertile, well-drained soil. Plant cloves in fall for a summer harvest, then cure and store your garlic to enjoy its delicious flavour in everything from roasted vegetables and pasta to sauces, soups, and marinades.

Why You'll Like It

Large, Easy-to-Peel Cloves: Produces plump cloves that are convenient to prepare and use in everyday cooking.

Rich, Classic Garlic Flavour: Offers a robust, well-rounded taste that works beautifully in both fresh and cooked dishes.

Cold-Hardy Performance: A dependable hardneck variety suited to fall planting and cool growing conditions.

Excellent Storage Potential: Properly cured bulbs can keep for months, helping extend your homegrown harvest into the colder seasons.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Allium sativum ‘Music’
Common Name: Music Garlic
Plant Type: Hardneck edible bulb
Bulb Colour: White to creamy white with purple-striped outer skins
Flavour: Rich, robust, and savoury
Harvest Time: Summer, typically after fall planting
Established Height: Approximately 60–90 cm (24–36 inches), including flower stalks
Light: Full sun
Planting Depth: Approximately 5–7 cm (2–3 inches) deep, pointed end up
Plant Spacing: Approximately 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) apart
Soil: Fertile, loose, well-drained soil
Maintenance Level: Low to moderate
Frost Tolerance: Cold hardy; fall planting supports healthy bulb development
Edible: Yes; grown for its flavourful garlic cloves

Growing Information

Light Requirements: Plant in full sun for strong growth and well-developed bulbs.

Watering: Water regularly during active growth, keeping the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering as the foliage begins to yellow near harvest.

Planting: Separate the bulb into individual cloves just before planting. Plant cloves pointed end up in fall, approximately 5–7 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart, allowing enough space for bulbs to develop.

Maintenance: Keep the planting area weed-free and provide consistent moisture during spring growth. Remove hardneck flower stalks, known as scapes, if desired; these are edible and delicious in seasonal recipes.

Long-Term Care: Harvest when several lower leaves have turned brown while some upper leaves remain green. Cure bulbs in a dry, shaded, well-ventilated location before trimming roots and stems for storage.

Great For

Home Vegetable Gardens • Culinary Gardens • Fall Planting • Roasting • Sauces and Marinades • Long-Term Garlic Storage