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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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