Type
hardneck, porcelain
Garlic variety
German Extra Hardy Garlic
A hardy garlic with large bulbs and robust flavor. It produces good-sized cloves and reliable scapes in cold-winter regions.
Best for
northern gardens, strong flavor
About German Extra Hardy
German Extra Hardy is a porcelain hardneck known for very large cloves and a robust, hot raw flavor that cooks down richly. It is highly cold-hardy and one of the more dependable garlics for northern gardens.
Growing German Extra Hardy Garlic
This variety benefits from fall planting, winter mulch, and fertile soil with steady spring moisture. Cut scapes once they curl, and do not leave bulbs in wet soil too long after maturity because wrapper quality declines quickly.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all garlic, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.