Elephant Garlic from Haaseford Farms is a large, mild heirloom variety grown in Ironbank, Adelaide Hills. Certified organic and hand-harvested, it offers a gentle, slightly sweet flavour suited to cooks who want garlic without an overpowering bite.
What does Elephant Garlic taste like?
Milder than you would expect.
Elephant Garlic is known for its size and its restraint.
Despite the enormous bulbs, the flavour is gentle and slightly sweet, closer to a mild onion than the sharp bite of a typical clove.
It is the variety for cooks who want the character of garlic in a dish without it taking over.
Who is Elephant Garlic for?
Elephant Garlic suits people who love garlic but are cooking for others who do not share quite the same enthusiasm.
It is also a good entry point if you are new to cooking with fresh garlic and want something forgiving to start with.
Roast it whole until soft and spreadable, slice it thinly into salads, or use it anywhere you want a background note of garlic rather than the headline flavour.
How is Elephant Garlic grown?
Like every Haaseford Farms variety, Elephant Garlic is hand-planted and hand-harvested, grown over seven to eight months in certified organic, tissue-tested soil in Ironbank, Adelaide Hills.
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Visit our online shop for garlic products and information about when we will be appearing at local markets, if you prefer to buy your garlic products in the flesh!