Organic Inchelium Red Garlic (lb)

Organic Inchelium Red seed garlic is an Artichoke softneck found in the community of Inchelium on the Colville Reservation in Washington. Its earlier origin is unknown, and current revitalization work connects the variety with local growers and community knowledge. This certified organic stock offers layered bulbs, red-purple accents, rounded flavor, flexible stems, and dependable use in Zones 5–9.

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Inchelium Red combines an important Washington story with the easygoing usefulness of a softneck. Its pale, sometimes purple-brushed bulbs can hold 10–20 cloves, giving cooks plenty of options from whole-clove roasting to quick everyday seasoning. The stems stay flexible for braiding, and the rounded flavor grows fuller in storage. Plant it for a productive early crop that brings both regional heritage and practical pantry value to the garden.

The flavor is rounded and medium, with a mild start that can build into a fuller garlic finish. It works raw in dressings, pesto, salsa, and compound butter, yet remains versatile for soups, beans, roasts, and sauces. Outer cloves are convenient for slicing or roasting, while smaller inner cloves season stocks and sautés. Cooking mellows the bite and brings out savory sweetness.

When growing Inchelium Red, plant in fall in full sun and let your local winter and day length guide its softneck development. A loose, fertile bed and steady spring moisture encourage the many-cloved bulbs to fill out. There is usually no central scape to remove. Watch for the tops to soften and yellow around early summer, lift while protective wrappers remain intact, and cure with strong airflow before braiding or storing the bulbs.

Variety Details

• Type: Artichoke softneck garlic
• Flavor: Rounded, medium, and increasingly full
• Bulbs & Cloves: Typically 10–20 cloves per bulb; bulb size and count vary with growing conditions
• Appearance: Pale bulbs with red to purple streaking and blotching
• Planting Time: Fall
• Approximate Harvest: Early summer; timing varies by climate and planting date
• Zones & Climate: Zones 5–9
• Storage: Good keeping potential after thorough curing
• Something Special: A named Washington heirloom found in the Inchelium community on the Colville Reservation

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