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Inchelium Red Softneck Garlic
AlliumAllium sativum var. sativum 'Inchelium Red'
- Full sun
- Zones 4–9
- 240 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 4" spacing
- pH 6–7
Overview
An award-winning heirloom softneck garlic from Washington state that's perfect for beginners and delivers exceptional flavor. These large, plump bulbs store for up to 10 months and offer a rich, full-bodied garlic taste that's not overpowering. The most reliable garlic variety for gardeners in warmer climates where hardnecks struggle.
Planting
Plant cloves pointed end up in fall, 4-6 weeks before hard frost. Plant 2 inches deep in mild climates, 4 inches in cold areas.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 4" apart. Germination: 14-21 (sprouting).
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Onion thrips, bulb mites, nematodes. Common diseases: White rot, fusarium basal rot, rust, purple blotch.