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Inchelium Red Softneck Garlic

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Inchelium Red Softneck Garlic

Allium

Allium sativum var. sativum 'Inchelium Red'

  • Full sun
  • Zones 4–9
  • 240 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 4" spacing
  • pH 6–7
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  • 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.