Blue Music, Hardneck, Seed Garlic

Pricing is per pound of seed garlic.

Blue Music – Hardneck Seed Garlic
Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon

Blue Music is a vigorous, cold-hardy hardneck garlic closely related to the widely beloved ‘Music’ variety, but with subtle differences in flavor and coloration that make it a standout for discerning growers. With a bold, well-rounded flavor, attractive rose-violet clove skins, and consistently large bulbs, Blue Music performs beautifully in northern climates. Its scapes, reliable yield, and striking appearance make it a reliable all-purpose garlic for homesteads, market growers, and kitchen gardeners.

Key Characteristics

• Bold Garlic Flavor with Balanced Heat
  Blue Music has a rich, full-bodied garlic flavor—hot when raw, but smooth and savory when cooked. It’s a workhorse in the kitchen: excellent for fresh garlic pastes, sautés, and especially good in roasts and fermented preparations like black garlic.
• Large, Easy-to-Peel Cloves
  Bulbs contain 4–6 large, plump cloves with tight clove skins that are easy to peel—ideal for home cooks preserving time and reducing waste. The wrappers have a rosy, bluish-violet hue that adds ornamental charm to garlic braids and kitchen displays.
• Cold Hardy and Reliable in the North
  Suited to northern climates with harsh winters, Blue Music is very cold hardy and dependable. It overwinters well and produces uniform bulbs under a wide range of soil conditions, especially when mulched and grown in rich, well-drained soil.
• Edible Garlic Scapes for Early Harvest
  Like all hardnecks, Blue Music sends up curled scapes in late spring. Harvested young, they’re a seasonal delicacy used in stir-fries, pestos, or grilled whole. Removing the scapes boosts final bulb size and brings an early bonus to the garlic harvest.
• Medium Shelf Life
  Blue Music stores well for a hardneck—typically 5–6 months in cool, dry storage—offering reliable garlic supply through fall and winter.

Product Details

• Native Range: Cultivated, derived from European porcelain strains
• Plant Life Cycle: Perennial (grown as annual)
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Medium, well-drained
• Mature Height: 18–24 inches
• Bloom Time: Scapes appear late May–early June; blooms in late June–early July if left unharvested
• Bloom Color: White to soft lavender
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8

Plant Blue Music garlic cloves in fall, spacing 6 inches apart and mulching well for winter protection. Harvest scapes in early summer and bulbs in midsummer once lower leaves yellow. With its reliable yield, bold flavor, and beautiful form, Blue Music is a solid choice for those wanting a hardy garlic with gourmet appeal.