Italian Late
Garlic · Softneck
Allium sativum var. sativum
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Amaryllidaceae (Onion family) · Genus: Allium
Characteristics
Color
PurpleWhite
Flavor
Rich / ComplexSpicy / Pungent
Garlic Group
Artichoke Type
Intended Use
Storage
Maturity
Mid-Season
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Germination
14–28 days
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Days to Maturity
240 days
Plant Height
1 1/2 ft
Mature Spread
4 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
0-2 Weeks After First Frost
Planting Depth
2–3 in
Seed Spacing
4–6 in
Row Spacing
12–18 in
Thin To
4–6 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
50–60 °F
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Air Temp
10 °F
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