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Early Italian Softneck Garlic

Price range: $18.20 through $125.00

Widely Adapted | Mild | Good Storability

This is a classic softneck, a favorite of growers in Gilroy California the garlic capital of the United States. A widely adapted cultivar that is a great choice for its long storability and early maturity. Early Italian is sweet and mild with a very “authentic” garlic flavor.
  • 14-20 cloves per head

* Will ship last week of September. Please make a note in the order if you would like to receive your seed earlier.

 

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Description

Growing instructions:

When you receive your package, inspect your order right away and contact us with any questions or concerns. Store in a cool, dark place until you are ready to plant. Not in the refrigerator.

How to grow:

Plant 2-4 weeks prior to ground freezing or to your coldest time of year. After breaking cloves apart (not peeling), plant cloves root end down (blunt end) 6-9″ apart with row 9″-12″ apart. On our farm we plant our garlic at 9″ apart, rows 9″ apart. Mulch with straw, leaves, or old hay going into the winter.

Harvest and curing

In most climates garlic will be ready early to mid July. Cut water about 2 weeks prior to harvest. Garlic is ready to harvest when the bottom two sets of leaves are completely dry and when top 5-6 leaves are still 50% green. Pull garlic and hang in a well ventilated area to cure. Cure for 3-4 weeks until the tops are dry. Cut off roots and tops 1.5 ” above heads. Then store in a ventilated container in a cool dark place. Ideal conditions are between 55-65 degrees and 45-60% humidity.

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Size

1/2 lbs, 1 lbs, 3 lbs, 5 lbs

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