Description
Music is our most popular variety, and for good reason. This classic Porcelain hardneck produces large, beautifully formed bulbs with 4 to 6 fat cloves per head. The skin peels away easily, the cloves are straightforward to work with, and the flavor is rich and savory with a gentle, warming heat that does not overpower. If you have never grown garlic before, start here.
2026 Harvest Results
Music is in its fifth season on our farm and it keeps improving. Each year the seed stock adapts a little more to our Willamette Valley soil and conditions, and the results show at harvest. The bulbs are consistently large, the wrappers tight, and the yields reliable regardless of what the season throws at it. Music took first place hardneck in our 2026 harvest and is one of two farm favorites heading into next season.
It is the variety we have grown longest, selected from the best bulbs each year, and trusted most when we have a new customer who has never grown garlic before.
Flavor
Rich, savory, and full-bodied with a mild to medium heat that builds slowly. Music holds up well to roasting, sauteing, and long cooking. The heat mellows and sweetens in the pan while the depth stays.
In the Kitchen
Music is a true all-purpose kitchen garlic. Roast it whole in olive oil for a sweet, spreadable paste. Saute it as a base for soups, sauces, and pasta. Use it raw in vinaigrettes and dips. Its large cloves make prep fast and the flavor is consistent every time.
Growing
Music produces a scape in spring. Cut it when it begins to curl to redirect energy to the bulb. Plant in fall (October to November in most of the U.S.) for a July harvest. Cold-hardy and adaptable across a wide range of climates, zones 3 to 8. New to growing garlic? See our complete growing guide for step-by-step planting instructions.
Storage
Stores around 6 months in a cool, dry, well-ventilated space. Do not refrigerate.
When Your Order Arrives
Remove the garlic from the shipping box as soon as it arrives. Store in a dry, open-air location with good airflow — a mesh bag, open bowl, or a spot on a shelf works well. Do not leave it sealed in the box.
If you are in a warm-winter region (zones 8 and warmer), refrigerate your seed garlic for 6 to 8 weeks at 35 to 40 degrees F before planting. See our vernalization guide for full instructions.
Package Sizes
Music runs about 36 cloves (roughly 6 bulbs) per pound. Approximate counts by size:
- 1/4 lb: ~9 cloves (~1.5 bulbs)
- 1/2 lb: ~18 cloves (~3 bulbs)
- 1 lb: ~36 cloves (~6 bulbs)
- 2 lb: ~72 cloves (~12 bulbs)
- 5 lb: ~180 cloves (~30 bulbs)
How We Grow
Our farm is an ODA inspected and licensed nursery, inspected annually during the spring growth season. No synthetic pesticides, no synthetic fertilizers. We use OMRI-listed organic inputs and let beneficial insects do the heavy lifting. Grown in Coburg, Oregon's Willamette Valley.
Hardneck vs. softneck garlic — which is right for your garden?
Shipping now. Order now to lock in your favorite varieties — several are already low in stock or sold out for the season and won't be restocked until next year. Orders ship within about a week of purchase, so there's no advantage to waiting. If your planting date is later and you'd like your order timed accordingly, just add a note at checkout and we will do our best to accommodate. Free shipping on orders $60+.
