{"product_id":"inchelium-red-softneck-seed-garlic","title":"Inchelium Red, Softneck, Organic Seed Garlic","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePricing is per pound of seed garlic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInchelium Red is one of the most popular softneck garlic varieties for home gardeners, prized for its dependable yields, exceptional storage life, and mild, rich flavor. Originally discovered on the Colville Indian Reservation near Inchelium, Washington, this Artichoke-type garlic produces large, attractive bulbs packed with numerous easy-to-use cloves. Its smooth, mellow flavor becomes sweet and buttery when roasted while still offering plenty of classic garlic character in fresh dishes. Inchelium Red is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a reliable, high-yielding garlic that stores beautifully for months after harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Softneck, Artichoke variety\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mild, rich, and slightly sweet with excellent raw and cooked flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large bulbs with 10–20 cloves each\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White outer wrappers with attractive rose to reddish clove skins\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to 10 months under proper curing and storage conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant in fall about 4–6 weeks before the ground freezes. Separate bulbs into individual cloves and plant each clove 2–3 inches deep with the pointed end facing up, spacing cloves 6–8 inches apart in fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun (6–8+ hours daily).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep soil evenly moist throughout the growing season but avoid waterlogged conditions. Apply mulch after planting to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and protect cloves through winter. Garlic does not compete well with weeds, so keeping beds clean is essential for producing large bulbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Garlic is a heavy feeder and responds well to fertile soil. Apply a balanced organic fertilizer at planting and side-dress with additional nitrogen in early spring to encourage vigorous growth and larger bulbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiming:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Harvest in early to mid-summer when the bottom third to half of the leaves have turned brown while several upper leaves remain green. If heavy rains are forecast near harvest, lifting bulbs a little early can help reduce the risk of rot and staining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Loosen the soil with a garden fork and gently lift the bulbs, taking care not to bruise or damage them. Leave the stalks and roots attached while curing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cure bulbs in a dry, shaded, well-ventilated location for 3–4 weeks. Once fully cured, trim the roots and stalks and store bulbs in a cool, dry place with good airflow. 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