{"product_id":"seedgarlic","title":"🧄 PRESALE – Vietnamese Purple \u0026 Elephant Garlic | Ships September 2026 | Grow Your Own Gourmet Garlic","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🧄 PRESALE – Vietnamese Purple Garlic \u0026amp; Elephant Garlic | Ships September 2026 | Grow Your Own Gourmet Garlic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium sativum \/ Allium ampeloprasum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e⚠️\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTHIS IS A PRE-SALE — ORDERS SHIP IN EARLY SEPTEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e⚠️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a pre-order to reserve your seed garlic. Orders ship in September. \u003c\/strong\u003eThis pre-sale runs through July 10, 2026. All orders are collected during this window and shipped together in September, timed perfectly for fall planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrders are placed on HOLD until closer to September, when my team and I start prepping the packages. \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eIf you also order additional items like other seeds and plants - it will ship together with your seed garlic.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eWe first print the shipping labels which generates a tracking number.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe tracking will say \"package not received\" until we ship and hand it over to USPS or UPS. Then the tracking will show updates. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBecause seed garlic is reserved in exact quantities for each order, \u003cstrong\u003eorders cannot be canceled, returned, or refunded.\u003c\/strong\u003e Please read the full listing before ordering. Questions? Email \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"mailto:info@jerrasgarden.com\"\u003einfo@jerrasgarden.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e⚠️\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e⚠️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🧄 \u003cstrong\u003eHow the Pre-Sale Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePlace your order June 10 – July 10 to reserve your seed garlic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCloser to September, my team and I start printing all the labels which generates a tracking number, which will show no movement until September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThe orders ship in September and the tracking number will show updates. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eYour seed garlic arrives in September — right on time to plant or begin vernalization if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🧄 \u003cstrong\u003eWhen Should You Plant Your Garlic - Timeline by Climate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❄️ Cold Climate Gardeners\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(areas with snow and freezes during the winter)\u003c\/em\u003e Plant your seed garlic 4–6 weeks before your first winter frost date. No vernalization needed. Watch my full planting guide on YouTube \u003cstrong\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e☀️ Hot Climate Gardeners\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(mild winters, no snow areas)\u003c\/em\u003e You \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emust vernalize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e your garlic to grow full, well-developed bulbs. Refrigerate your seed garlic as soon as it arrives and keep it refrigerated all the way until planting day. Plant in November or December. Watch my full planting guide on YouTube \u003cstrong\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🧄 \u003cstrong\u003eChoose Your Variety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eUse the drop-down menu to select your variety or bundle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVietnamese Purple (Deerfield Purple): \u003c\/strong\u003eA rare and stunning hardneck variety with impressively large, flavorful bulbs and beautiful purple-streaked wrappers. Rich, bold, and complex flavor that garlic lovers will appreciate. While conventional wisdom says hardneck garlic doesn't perform well in warm southern climates, I grow Vietnamese Purple right here in Florida and get big, gorgeous bulbs every season. If you've been told you can't grow hardneck in the South — this variety is proof that you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElephant Garlic: \u003c\/strong\u003eTechnically more closely related to leeks than true garlic, Elephant Garlic produces oversized bulbs with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. Perfect for roasting whole, slicing fresh, or anywhere you want garlic presence without the intensity. A crowd favorite and an absolute showstopper in the garden. If you've struggled with hardneck or softneck varieties, Elephant Garlic is an easier, more forgiving option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🧄 \u003cstrong\u003eHow Much Should You Order?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eOption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eVietnamese Purple\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eElephant Garlic\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e½ lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e~15–20 cloves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e~4–6 cloves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e1 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e~30–40 cloves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e~8–12 cloves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarlic Sampler Bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(½ lb of each)\u003c\/em\u003e — 10% off! Great for trying both varieties side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarlic Grower's Bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(1 lb of each)\u003c\/em\u003e — 10% off! Best value for the serious home gardener who wants a bigger harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eSpacing note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cloves are planted 6 inches apart. A 1 lb bag of Vietnamese Purple (~30–40 cloves) plants a bed about 15–20 feet long. Elephant Garlic cloves are much larger, so a pound plants a shorter but equally impressive bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🧄 \u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePremium seed garlic shipped as whole bulbs, ready to break into individual cloves at planting time. Shipped without soil, with healthy, viable, certified disease-free cloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🧄 \u003cstrong\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease watch my YouTube video guide on step-by-step directions on what to do when your seed garlic arrives, how to vernalize if needed, how to seperate the cloves before planting. how to do a pathogen pre-soak and a butrient pre-soak to give your garlic the best chance at growing large bulbs, how to prepare the planting area, and much more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch here: coming soon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e⏳ \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eGarlic is typically ready in late spring to early summer, when the lower leaves begin to brown — usually when about half the leaves have dried out. Cure bulbs in a warm, dry, well-ventilated spot for 3–4 weeks before storing. Properly cured garlic stores for several months. Save your largest, healthiest bulbs to replant next season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🚚 \u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOrders ship in early September via USPS or UPS — whichever gets your seed garlic to you fastest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWatch my YouTube planting \u0026amp; vernalization guide: Coming soon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWatch my YouTube harvest guide: Coming soon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jerrasgarden","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 lb Vietnamese Purple","offer_id":48380687974625,"sku":"GARLIC001","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1lb Vietnamese Purple","offer_id":48380688007393,"sku":"GARLIC002","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1\/2 lb Elephant Garlic","offer_id":48380688040161,"sku":"GARLIC003","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1lb Elephant Garlic","offer_id":48380688072929,"sku":"GARLIC004","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1\/2 lb each Vietnamese Purple \u0026 Elephant Garlic","offer_id":48380688105697,"sku":"GARLIC005","price":35.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 lb each Vietnamese Purple \u0026 Elephant Garlic","offer_id":48413989241057,"sku":"GARLIC006","price":61.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4012\/2081\/files\/VietnamesePurpleakaDeerfieldPurplegarlic1.jpg?v=1779143974","url":"https:\/\/www.jerrasgarden.com\/products\/seedgarlic","provider":"Jerra's Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}