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    Organic Early Italian Purple Softneck Garlic

    Scientific Name: Allium sativum var. sativum 'Early Italian Purple'

    Plant type

    bulb / corm / tuber, fruit / vegetable

    size

    • H: 24"-48"
    • W: 4"-12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Organic Early Italian Purple Softneck Garlic plant details

    Organic Early Italian Purple Softneck Garlic is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen bulb / corm / tuber or fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Organic Early Italian Purple Softneck Garlic

    Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber or fruit / vegetable
    Plant family: amaryllidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 24 IN - 48 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: culinary, easy-to-grow, edible, medicinal

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Organic Early Italian Purple Softneck Garlic

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Mild, all purpose garlic that produces nice big heads. Stores well and braids beautifully. Produces early, 6-10 days before others, and manages heat well. Averages 8 to 12 cloves per bulb.

    By: Leafari

    Gardening facts about Organic Early Italian Purple Softneck Garlic plant

    How to Grow Organic Early Italian Purple Softneck Garlic

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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