Garlic 'Early Italian Purple'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Early Italian Purple is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Early Italian Purple requires a loamy soil with a ph of 6.0 - 7.0 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Do not peel the papery husks from garlic cloves before planting.

Ensure a distance of 3.9 inches (10.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.98 inches (2.5 cm).

Water every three to five days mid May through June.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Early Italian Purple is a very hardy plant.

When the tops turn yellow it is time to harvest garlic.¹

It is best to order garlic from a reputable company for growing rather than trying to grow garlic from the grocery store. Garlic from the grocery store may have been treated for a longer shelf life and they may not be suited for your suited for your particular area.¹

¹ www.almanac.com/plant/garlic