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What Is Elephant Garlic Scape?
Elephant garlic scape is the tender flowering stalk of the elephant garlic plant, harvested just before it blooms. Its cloves are enormous—hence the name “elephant” and its flavour is milder, sweeter, and far less pungent than traditional garlic.
In late spring to early summer, the plant sends up a thick, curling stalk called a scape. This is part of its natural reproductive cycle, but when harvested young, the scape is crisp, edible, and full of flavour—somewhere between green garlic, young leek, and wild spring onion.
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Elephant garlic scapes bring a unique flavour and texture to kimchi:
Crunchy yet tender – reminiscent of young asparagus or fresh green beans
Mildly garlicky – just enough bite to awaken the palate
Naturally sweet and green – perfectly balancing chilli heat and fermentation funk
