Garlic 'Music'

Latin name Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon ‘Music’
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Bulb
identification
Latin nameAllium sativum var. ophioscorodon ‘Music’
FamilyAmaryllidaceae
CyclePerennial
Bulb typeVegetable
Product
description

'Musique' garlic is an organic porcelain-type variety particularly prized for its vigor, the beauty of its bulbs, and its exceptional storage quality. In the garden, it stands out elegantly with its upright foliage and steady growth, promising a generous harvest of large, juicy cloves that are easy to peel and intensely fragrant. Its bold and sustained flavor makes it a kitchen essential, perfect for enhancing stews as well as being roasted, confited, or enjoyed raw in small quantities. Planted in the fall in light, fertile soil, it robustly endures the seasons and rewards the gardener with a reliable harvest in mid-summer. Its cultivation also brings real ecological value to the vegetable garden, as garlic helps diversify plantings and integrates wonderfully into a healthy, food-producing garden approach. When carefully cultivated, in full sun and well-drained soil, it develops dense bulbs and excellent storage capability, lasting 6 to 12 months. Protection against the leek moth using a net or insect-proof fabric helps preserve the quality of the crop. This variety thus appeals to passionate gardeners and authentic cuisine enthusiasts alike, for its yield, nobility, and its indispensable presence in the vegetable garden.

Garden
placement
Where to plant Cooking, roasting, preserving, marinades, seasoning
Planting
and care
ExposureSun
Planting periodSeptember to November
Planting depth3 cm (1.2 in)
Rooting temperature10 to 20 °C (50 to 68 °F)
WateringModerate
Soil typeLight, fertile and well-drained
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Bloom periodJune to July
HarvestJuly to August
Companion plantsBeetroot, carrot, lettuce, tomato, rosebush
Plants to avoidBean, pea, asparagus
Size
and growth
Height45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 in)
Spread4 to 6 in (10 to 15 cm)
Rooting / establishment14 to 30 days
The availability of our bulbs, cloves, tubers, rhizomes, seeds and plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may only be available for a limited time, depending on their natural cycle, planting period or available stock. These product pages are designed to guide and inspire your plant choices for the garden, vegetable garden, landscaping, container growing or sustainable outdoor projects.