Inchelium Red Garlic (Allium sativum)
Description:
Inchelium Red is a softneck heirloom garlic variety renowned for its rich, robust flavor and long storage life. Originally discovered on the Colville Indian Reservation in Washington state, it has become a favorite among garlic growers due to its mild to medium flavor that intensifies when roasted or cooked. The large bulbs are composed of layers of plump cloves, with a reddish-brown to purple hue on the skins. It’s an adaptable and hardy variety, making it suitable for a variety of climates and growing conditions.
Plant Details:
- Type of Plant: Softneck garlic (Allium sativum), Allium family.
- Flavor Profile: Mild to medium heat when raw, with a rich, savory, and slightly spicy flavor when cooked.
Cold Hardy Zone:
USDA Zones 4-9.
Soil Requirements:
Inchelium Red garlic prefers loose, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. Sandy loam soils with a neutral pH (around 6.0-7.0) are ideal. Heavy or compacted soils can hinder bulb development, so adding compost or sand can improve soil structure.
Light Requirements:
Full sun. Garlic requires at least 6 hours of sunlight per day to produce large, healthy bulbs.
Water Requirements:
Moderate water needs. Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged during the growing season. Reduce watering as the garlic matures and the tops begin to yellow to avoid waterlogging, which can cause rot.
Fertilizer Requirements:
Garlic benefits from a nitrogen-rich fertilizer early in its growth. Apply a balanced organic fertilizer at planting time and again in spring. As the bulbs mature, reduce nitrogen to encourage bulb development rather than leaf growth.
Growth Rate:
Moderate to fast-growing. Inchelium Red garlic is typically planted in the fall, with bulbs maturing by late spring to early summer (around 240 days from planting to harvest).
Size at Maturity:
The bulbs can reach up to 3 inches in diameter and contain 8-20 cloves per bulb. The cloves are arranged in layers, with outer cloves being larger than the inner ones.
Harvest Time:
Harvest in mid to late summer, usually when the lower leaves begin to turn brown but a few green leaves remain on the plant.
Propagation Methods:
- Clove Planting: Separate cloves from the bulb and plant them individually, pointed end up, 2-3 inches deep and 6 inches apart.
- Fall Planting: Best planted in the fall for a summer harvest.
Plant Uses:
- Commonly used in cooking due to its versatile flavor that ranges from mild to bold depending on preparation. Excellent for roasting, sautéing, and adding to sauces or marinades.
- Can be braided for decorative purposes due to its softneck nature.
- Known for its long storage life (up to 9 months), making it ideal for keeping garlic on hand throughout the year.
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Out of stockItalian Red The flavor is rich and complex with a bit of heat which is long lasting but seldom harsh tasting. Large attractive bulbs containing 10 to 12 easy to peel cloves. When will it ship?
- Fall garlic ordered in January-March, ships September 1 - 7
- Fall garlic ordered in April-May, ships in September 7 - 14
- Fall garlic ordered in June-July, ships September 14 - 21
- Fall garlic ordered in August, ships September 21 - October 1
- Fall garlic ordered in Sept, ships October 1 - 14
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Out of stockKorean Red Garlic Seed A very strong, hot and spicy garlic that sticks around for a long time. When will it ship?
- Fall garlic ordered in January-March, ships September 1 - 7
- Fall garlic ordered in April-May, ships in September 7 - 14
- Fall garlic ordered in June-July, ships September 14 - 21
- Fall garlic ordered in August, ships September 21 - October 1
- Fall garlic ordered in Sept, ships October 1 - 14
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Mango Lime Salsa
- 16oz
- Fall garlic ordered in January-March, ships September 1 - 7
- Fall garlic ordered in April-May, ships in September 7 - 14
- Fall garlic ordered in June-July, ships September 14 - 21
- Fall garlic ordered in August, ships September 21 - October 1
- Fall garlic ordered in Sept, ships October 1 - 14
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Out of stockMetechi Garlic Seed Described as great bulbs of fire. The after taste is warm, pleasing and garlicky. Bulbs are nicely colored with 5 to 7 large purple striped easy to peel cloves. When will it ship?
- Fall garlic ordered in January-March, ships September 1 - 7
- Fall garlic ordered in April-May, ships in September 7 - 14
- Fall garlic ordered in June-July, ships September 14 - 21
- Fall garlic ordered in August, ships September 21 - October 1
- Fall garlic ordered in Sept, ships October 1 - 14
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Out of stockMusic Garlic Seeds One of the most popular hard necks. Easy to grow and very cold hardy. Produces large bulbs containing 4 to 5 huge cloves. Dense, full rich and medium heat. When will it ship?
- Fall garlic ordered in January-March, ships September 1 - 7
- Fall garlic ordered in April-May, ships in September 7 - 14
- Fall garlic ordered in June-July, ships September 14 - 21
- Fall garlic ordered in August, ships September 21 - October 1
- Fall garlic ordered in Sept, ships October 1 - 14
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Pepper Patch Salsa
- 16oz
- Fall garlic ordered in January-March, ships September 1 - 7
- Fall garlic ordered in April-May, ships in September 7 - 14
- Fall garlic ordered in June-July, ships September 14 - 21
- Fall garlic ordered in August, ships September 21 - October 1
- Fall garlic ordered in Sept, ships October 1 - 14
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Sale!Persian Star Garlic Seed A very flavorful, with a robust garlic taste. When will it ship?
- Fall garlic ordered in January-March, ships September 1 - 7
- Fall garlic ordered in April-May, ships in September 7 - 14
- Fall garlic ordered in June-July, ships September 14 - 21
- Fall garlic ordered in August, ships September 21 - October 1
- Fall garlic ordered in Sept, ships October 1 - 14
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Pickled Garlic Assortment 1
- Garlic Stuffed Olices
- Spicy Pickled Garlic
- Spicy Garlic Pickle Chips
- Fall garlic ordered in January-March, ships September 1 - 7
- Fall garlic ordered in April-May, ships in September 7 - 14
- Fall garlic ordered in June-July, ships September 14 - 21
- Fall garlic ordered in August, ships September 21 - October 1
- Fall garlic ordered in Sept, ships October 1 - 14
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Pickled Garlic Assortment 2
- Garlic Stuffed Olices
- Spicy Pickled Garlic
- Spicy Garlic Pickle Chips
- Fall garlic ordered in January-March, ships September 1 - 7
- Fall garlic ordered in April-May, ships in September 7 - 14
- Fall garlic ordered in June-July, ships September 14 - 21
- Fall garlic ordered in August, ships September 21 - October 1
- Fall garlic ordered in Sept, ships October 1 - 14
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Pineapple Sweet Fire Bread & Butter Pickles and Peppers
- 16oz
- Fall garlic ordered in January-March, ships September 1 - 7
- Fall garlic ordered in April-May, ships in September 7 - 14
- Fall garlic ordered in June-July, ships September 14 - 21
- Fall garlic ordered in August, ships September 21 - October 1
- Fall garlic ordered in Sept, ships October 1 - 14
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Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce
- 16oz
- Fall garlic ordered in January-March, ships September 1 - 7
- Fall garlic ordered in April-May, ships in September 7 - 14
- Fall garlic ordered in June-July, ships September 14 - 21
- Fall garlic ordered in August, ships September 21 - October 1
- Fall garlic ordered in Sept, ships October 1 - 14
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Out of stockRomanian Red This garlic adds a long lasting hot and spicy bite. Bulbs contain 4 to 5 easy to peel cloves. When will it ship?
- Fall garlic ordered in January-March, ships September 1 - 7
- Fall garlic ordered in April-May, ships in September 7 - 14
- Fall garlic ordered in June-July, ships September 14 - 21
- Fall garlic ordered in August, ships September 21 - October 1
- Fall garlic ordered in Sept, ships October 1 - 14
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Out of stockRussian Red Garlic Seed The raw flavor is intense and big up front. Heat is long lasting like a hot pepper. Many claim it to be the perfect garlic flavor. Huge bulbs average 3 inches in diameter and contain 6 to 8 cloves. When will it ship?
- Fall garlic ordered in January-March, ships September 1 - 7
- Fall garlic ordered in April-May, ships in September 7 - 14
- Fall garlic ordered in June-July, ships September 14 - 21
- Fall garlic ordered in August, ships September 21 - October 1
- Fall garlic ordered in Sept, ships October 1 - 14
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Sale!Siberian Red Garlic Seed A mild garlic that compliments other flavors. When will it ship?
- Fall garlic ordered in January-March, ships September 1 - 7
- Fall garlic ordered in April-May, ships in September 7 - 14
- Fall garlic ordered in June-July, ships September 14 - 21
- Fall garlic ordered in August, ships September 21 - October 1
- Fall garlic ordered in Sept, ships October 1 - 14
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Sale!Spanish Roja Garlic Seed Good enough to eat raw. This has become a favorite for garlic connoisseurs and chiefs. Bulbs contain 5 to 6 large easy to peel cloves. When will it ship?
- Fall garlic ordered in January-March, ships September 1 - 7
- Fall garlic ordered in April-May, ships in September 7 - 14
- Fall garlic ordered in June-July, ships September 14 - 21
- Fall garlic ordered in August, ships September 21 - October 1
- Fall garlic ordered in Sept, ships October 1 - 14
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Spicy Garlic Pickle Chips
- 16oz
- Fall garlic ordered in January-March, ships September 1 - 7
- Fall garlic ordered in April-May, ships in September 7 - 14
- Fall garlic ordered in June-July, ships September 14 - 21
- Fall garlic ordered in August, ships September 21 - October 1
- Fall garlic ordered in Sept, ships October 1 - 14
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Spicy Pickled Garlic
- 16oz
- Fall garlic ordered in January-March, ships September 1 - 7
- Fall garlic ordered in April-May, ships in September 7 - 14
- Fall garlic ordered in June-July, ships September 14 - 21
- Fall garlic ordered in August, ships September 21 - October 1
- Fall garlic ordered in Sept, ships October 1 - 14
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Garlic & Sea Salt Dilled Pickles
- 16oz
- Fall garlic ordered in January-March, ships September 1 - 7
- Fall garlic ordered in April-May, ships in September 7 - 14
- Fall garlic ordered in June-July, ships September 14 - 21
- Fall garlic ordered in August, ships September 21 - October 1
- Fall garlic ordered in Sept, ships October 1 - 14
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Out of stockThai Fire Garlic Seed 6-8 cloves per bulb. Early harvest. Stores 6-7 months. Hot. When will it ship?
- Fall garlic ordered in January-March, ships September 1 - 7
- Fall garlic ordered in April-May, ships in September 7 - 14
- Fall garlic ordered in June-July, ships September 14 - 21
- Fall garlic ordered in August, ships September 21 - October 1
- Fall garlic ordered in Sept, ships October 1 - 14
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Out of stockTurkish Red Garlic Seed A mid-season purple stripe with big, bold full bodied flavor. Excellent choice for those looking for robust flavor and long storage life. When will it ship?
- Fall garlic ordered in January-March, ships September 1 - 7
- Fall garlic ordered in April-May, ships in September 7 - 14
- Fall garlic ordered in June-July, ships September 14 - 21
- Fall garlic ordered in August, ships September 21 - October 1
- Fall garlic ordered in Sept, ships October 1 - 14
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Out of stockYugoslavian Red This garlic has a pungent garlic aroma and a strong, hot, spicy taste that fades to sweet in the mouth. Bulbs contain 4 to 5 large cloves. When will it ship?
- Fall garlic ordered in January-March, ships September 1 - 7
- Fall garlic ordered in April-May, ships in September 7 - 14
- Fall garlic ordered in June-July, ships September 14 - 21
- Fall garlic ordered in August, ships September 21 - October 1
- Fall garlic ordered in Sept, ships October 1 - 14