Garlic Early Red Italian - Softneck

A dependable Italian softneck garlic with attractive bulbs, large cloves, and an early harvest! Early Red Italian is an artichoke-type garlic that produces mostly white bulbs, often accented with patches of purple or red coloration.

This robust-growing variety typically produces 11–21 cloves per bulb. The larger cloves are plump, rounded, and creamy white, making them easy to use in the kitchen. As an early-maturing softneck variety, Early Red Italian is a great choice for gardeners looking for a productive and versatile garlic.

These garlic bulbs are grown by Filaree Garlic Farm in Washington and are sold for planting.

Type: Softneck Garlic
Variety: Early Red Italian
Garlic Type: Artichoke
Maturity: Early
Bulb Color: Primarily white with occasional purple/red coloration
Cloves per Bulb: Approximately 11–21
Cloves: Plump, round, and creamy white
Quantity: ¼ lb is approximately 10–15 cloves
Grower: Filaree Garlic Farm, Washington

Planting & Storage

For best results, plant garlic in the fall when your area is approximately 4–6 weeks away from a hard freeze.

Please inspect your garlic bulbs when they arrive and contact us immediately if you have any concerns. If you aren't ready to plant them right away, store the bulbs in a dry location with good air circulation. Improper storage can encourage disease or deterioration.

Purchase Limit

Due to limited availability, please limit purchases to a maximum of 3 lbs per variety.

Shipping Restrictions

Garlic cannot be shipped to Idaho or Hawaii, or to addresses outside the United States.

Garlic from Seeds From Italy ships separately from our live seedlings and other Cerca Cultivation products. There is a flat $7.50 shipping charge for Seeds From Italy products, regardless of how many eligible products you order.