Grown Inchelium Red Softneck Garlic?

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Inchelium Red Softneck Garlic — Onions & alliums

240-270days to harvest

14-21 (sprouting)days to germinate

Z4–9USDA zones

Easy to Moderatedifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Plant cloves pointed end up in fall, 4-6 weeks before hard frost. Plant 2 inches deep in mild climates, 4 inches in cold areas.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, stop watering 2 weeks before harvest
Soil: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil with good organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Season: Fall planted for summer harvest

Appearance & flavour

Colour: White bulbs with pink to red clove skins
Size: 2-3 inches diameter, 12-20 cloves per bulb
Shape: Flattened globe shape with multiple layers of cloves
Flavour: Rich, full-bodied garlic flavor that's robust but not harsh

In the kitchen

Excellent for roasting, cooking, and fresh use. Makes superior garlic powder when dried.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Onion thrips, bulb mites, nematodes
Diseases: White rot, fusarium basal rot, rust, purple blotch
Resistance: Good resistance to white rot and fusarium basal rot

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
5	—	—	April – May	December – November
6	—	—	April – May	December – November
7	—	—	March – May	December – November
8	—	—	March – April	November – December
9	—	—	February – March	October – December
10	—	—	January – March	October – December
11	—	—	January – February	September – December
12	—	—	January – February	September – December
13	—	—	January – February	September – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

TomatoesGarlic repels aphids, spider mites, and hornworms that commonly attack tomatoes

RosesGarlic deters aphids, Japanese beetles, and may reduce black spot disease

CarrotsGarlic repels carrot flies while carrots help break up soil for garlic bulb development

CabbageGarlic deters cabbage worms, aphids, and flea beetles from brassicas

LettuceGarlic repels aphids and slugs while lettuce provides ground cover to retain soil moisture

PeppersGarlic helps repel aphids and spider mites that commonly damage pepper plants

SpinachGarlic deters aphids and leaf miners while spinach matures before garlic needs full space

StrawberriesGarlic repels aphids, spider mites, and may deter slugs from strawberry plants

Avoid

BeansGarlic can inhibit nitrogen fixation by bean root bacteria and stunt bean growth

PeasGarlic compounds can interfere with pea germination and root development

AsparagusGarlic's sulfur compounds may inhibit asparagus spear development and overall growth

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 143
Protein (g): 6.62
Fat (g): 0.38
Carbohydrate (g): 28.2
Fibre (g): 2.7
Vitamin C (mg): 10
Selenium (µg): 9.8

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the onions & alliums growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Inchelium Red Softneck Garlic?

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