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Inchelium Red Softneck Garlic - USDA Certified Organic

Inchelium Red Softneck Garlic - USDA Certified Organic

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Cloves per bulb: 8-20

This large, beautiful garlic cultivar was discovered on the Colville Native American Reservation in Inchelium, Washington, but its initial origin is unknown. Its taste-test-winning flavor (Cook's Illustrated and Rodale Institute) has been described as robust and lingering but not overwhelmingly spicy. Matures in mid-season and may take a little longer to cure due to its large size. Large white and purple-blotched bulbs have 8–20 cloves arranged in layers. Stores up to 10 months.

Due to state restrictions, we cannot ship garlic to Idaho, Hawaii, and the following counties in Washington—Adams, Benton, Franklin, Grant, and Klickitat (including cities such as Othello, Pasco, Moses Lake, Kennewick, and Richland). Please do not order garlic if you live in one of these locations.

We source our garlic from local farms, where passionate farmers hand-harvest each bulb. This commitment not only supports our community but also ensures top-notch quality and flavor in every product.

Please note that all garlic orders will ship by mid-October or earlier.

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 250-270 days (when planted in fall)

Family: Amaryllidaceae, subfamily Alleoideae (formerly Alliaceae) Allium or Onion family, includes onions, garlic, chives, shallots, and leeks.

Type: Artichoke garlic

Native: Central Asia

Hardiness: Usually grown as an annual to harvest the bulbs, but can be grown as a perennial

Exposure: Full sun to part shade.

Variety Info: The white-wrapped bulbs have a pinkish cast and occasionally pink streaks on the outer wrapper. Inside, each clove has a pinkish skin that peels away to reveal the lovely white clove inside with a robust and lingering flavor, but mild, not hot. Bulbs contain 8–20 cloves. Stores 10 months.

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Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: Garlic is planted in fall for harvest 7 to 9 months later (midsummer). In areas with cold winters, sow individual cloves from mid-September to mid-November. Garlic is frost-hardy but ideally should be planted 4 to 6 weeks before the first hard freeze to give the bulbs time to establish roots. In areas with mild winters, garlic can be planted until January.

When to Start Inside: Not recommended if you want to grow bulbs. If you don't get your garlic in the ground, the cloves can be planted indoors any time of year for the green tops that make tasty garlic-flavored raw greens or stir-fry ingredients.

Seed Depth: Plant garlic 2"–3" deep with the pointed side up.

Seed Spacing: One clove every 6"–8"

Row Spacing: 12"–18"

Thinning: Thinning is not necessary if spaced properly during planting.

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Growing Info

Harvesting: Garlic bulbs are ready to harvest when the tops are approximately 40% yellow or brown or when the tops start to fall over. This is typically in June and July. Do not leave bulbs in the ground too long, or the skins will decay, reducing storage life. To harvest, lift the bulbs gently with a digging fork (flat tines) or a shovel, digging widely to avoid cutting into them. Gently brush off any loose soil and remove any damaged cloves, but leave the roots and shoots attached. Lay or hang the whole plant in a warm, airy location out of direct sun and protected from rain before curing. For more information, see Garlic: Harvesting, Curing, and Storage.

Special Care: After planting, apply 2"–4" of mulch (e.g., straw, untreated grass clippings, shredded leaves) to maintain moisture, insulate the cloves through the winter, and help prevent frost from pushing cloves to the surface. Loosen mulch in spring to allow shoots to push through thick or compacted mulch. In very cold climates, remove mulch after the last hard freeze to allow soil to warm more quickly. Reapply mulch after shoots emerge to maintain consistent moisture and reduce weeds. Remove weeds regularly to reduce competition for water and nutrients.

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  • Amanda G.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2/2/25
    5 Stars

    Malice came with easy to follow instructions and started sprouting pretty quickly!

  • Kristy H.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    1/27/25
    4 Stars

    This is my first time planting this variety of garlic. Bulbs were in good shape when I got them. Planted this fall and will hopefully have lots of garlic in next fall

  • Richele G.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    1/5/25
    4 Stars

    Great seeds and a large organic variety!

  • erwin a.
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    12/28/24
    4 Stars

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  • Jean B.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    12/26/24
    5 Stars

    I bought my planting garlic from Botanical Interests this fall and was very pleased with the firm, fresh bulbs. I was thrilled to be able to get organic Inchelium garlic, which was originally from the Colville reservation, which is in my county. I ordered a couple other varieties as well and I’m excited to taste it next summer. I plant almost exclusively, Botanical Interest seeds and have always had good luck with them here in North Central Washington. They germinate well and thrive in our conditions.