Garlic plant denominated ‘MMG1’

Abstract

The unique garlic plant variety denominated MMG1 is provided. The variety is characterized by larger bulbs, yields 5 large spicy hot bulbs per plant, 7.5 to 8 foot in overall plant height, 12 to 18-month shelf life, 9 months from planting to harvest of the plant, high yield of bulbs, disease-free vegetation, presence very large spicy hot edible flower scape, and vigorous foliage that develops unusually larger bulbs and scapes.

Claims

1. A new and distinct cultivar of garlic plant named MMG-1, as illustrated and described.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The present variety will become more fully understood from the detailed description and the accompanying drawings, wherein:

(2) FIG. 1 is a photographic print in full color of a first perspective of MMG1, wherein the plant is in the foreground and the additional plants or portions thereof in the background and the grass on the ground are not part of MMG1;

(3) FIG. 2 is a photographic print in full color of a second perspective of a MMG1 plant, wherein the plant has been harvested;

(4) FIG. 3 is a photographic print in full color illustrating a first MMG1 sectional view of bulb clusters, wherein the bulbs shown are mature;

(5) FIG. 4 is a photographic print in full color illustrating a second MMG1 bulb with exemplary bulb clusters; wherein most, but not all, of the bulb shown are mature;

(6) FIG. 5 is a photographic print in full color illustrating a second MMG1 umbel; and

(7) FIG. 6 is a photographic print in full color illustrating cloves (divided segments of bulbs) of MMG1 as used for asexual propagation.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

(8) The following observations, measurements and values describe the cultivar as grown in the Willamette Valley, Oreg., under conditions which closely approximate those generally used in commercial practice. Color designations are based on The R.H.S. Colour Chart. Origin: Grape Lane Poultry Farm, Willamette Valley, Oreg. Parentage: Unknown. Classification: Botanical.Allium sativum L. Plant: Garlic. Form.Bulbous herb. Height including umbel.6.5 to 7 feet, depending on cultivation conditions. when grown in Willamette Valley, Oreg. Growth habit.Fast response, very vigorous growth and volume (in comparison to standard variety Elephant Garlic. Harvest/typical growing season.In one growing season only one harvest takes place. The typical growing season is from October to July in Western United States climate conditions and from October to June in sub-Mediterrane.an conditions. Blooming season.Late May-mid June. Average time of harvest.August. Plant hardiness zone.Zone 7a. Foliage: Quantity.Up to 11 leaves depending on cultivation conditions. Size.Minimum leaf length is 3 feet, maximum leaf length is 5 feet, depending on cultivation conditions. Shape of leaf.Elongated. Aspect.Arched to hanging. Color.Light emerald green for both upper and lower leaf surfaces. 142A. Leaf width.Small taper from plant stem broadening to a wider center of 4 to 6 inches before tapering to a pointed tip. Apex.Acute. Base.Sessile. Texture.Satin. Stem coloration.Converts from emerald green to light green. 142A. Scape: Length.9 to 12 depending on cultivation conditions. Diameter.-. Color.RHS 160A. Color.Purple flower 72A. Umbels: Large umbels that shed their spathes at maturity; 4 average size, 200 average number of flowers. Bulbils.Rare. When present are average size, globe shape, RHS 73A color. Spathe.Sheds at maturity of plant. Bulb shape.Spherical; rounded at base. Size.Average of 3-4 diameter, depending on cultivation conditions; average height 2-3. Bulb position: Slightly depressed. Average bulb yield per plant.6. Color.Cream color to light golden. 8D. Number of cloves.5 to 6. Clove color.White. 8D. Clove skin color.Golden yellow. 162A. Clove shape.Transversely in triangular shape with round edges. Clove length.4 to 6 inches longitudinal section running to a point. Clove diameter.1-1.5 inches at the widest part. Clove texture.Glossy with and without the skin. Clove distribution.Radial. Disease resistance: Very high for mildew, rust and botrytis. Showed stable growth and health through climate changes in weather on the Willamette Valley floor. Wetter conditions than normal. Other characteristics: Storability over a year. Pollen. is produced. Pseudostem: average diameter, RHS 160A coloration at base. Anthocyanin: Absent. Flowering stem curvature: Straight. Dry external scales ground color (white, yellowish white or reddish white): White. 15B, 42B. Market use: Fresh.