Inchelium Red Garlic
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Description
Known as being a National taste-test winner in the softneck division, Inchelium Red Garlic has large 3" bulbs that produce many cloves. This mid-season, Artichoke type has a mild to medium flavor that is great when baked. An excellent variety for braiding and stores very well for 6-9 months! Averages 6-8 cloves per bulb. Inchelium Red grows best in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. Allium sativum. Offering 4 bulb, 10 bulb, 20 bulb, & 50 bulb variations.
Much like onions and shallots, garlic is a heavy feeder and will require plenty of water and fertilizer. Garlic can have a high demand for nitrogen. We suggest fertilizing with a complete fertilizer like our 20-20-20 initially to promote root development and then switching to nitrogen and sulfur-based fertilizer like our Ammonium Sulfate. Garlic will grow best when competition with weeds is reduced. Keep weeds at a minimum with frequent shallow cultivation.
Bulbs are ready to harvest when the tops flower and the cloves reach an acceptable size. Pull the bulbs from the soil and allow them to 'cure' in the sun for a couple of days. If rain is imminent, move them to a dry area. Once cured, place bulbs in a cool, dry area that is well-ventilated. A pole barn or a ventilated storage basement is sufficient.
NOTE We will begin shipping orders for garlic mid-September.
Inchelium Red Garlic Planting Information:
Planting Method: Direct
When to Plant: Early fall
Plant Spacing: Plant cloves about 8-12" apart along the row.
Planting Depth: Create a planting furrow in the soil and plant the cloves about 2-3" deep. Well-drained soil will produce the best harvests.
Row Spacing: 6"- 8"
Days to Maturity: 240
