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Elephant Garlic

Allium ampeloprasum vara ampeloprasum

$8.50

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A perennial bulb, and actually a leek not a garlic at all. The bulbs are larger than true garlic, with a mild garlic flavour, and are great for roasting. The leaves are flat, and the bulb will throw up a flower head each year. The immature stalks and flower heads (known as scapes) can also be eaten if desired. The bulbs themselves can be harvested in mid summer for use, divided and replanted, or left to form a clump.

Available as potted plants with a good root system (not bare bulbs) from late August to November only, and ideal if you missed the winter planting season – just plant the potted plant out in spring or replant in a larger pot.

9cm pot. Certified organic plant.

Freight:  full list of freight and packing charges

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Shipping Advice

N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details. 

Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.

Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.

Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.

Medical disclaimer

Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.

We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.

Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have. 

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