This Italian Pink (Subtropical) garlic is a bold Mediterranean heirloom, shaped by Italy’s sun-drenched landscapes and rich culinary traditions. With its sharp yet sweet flavour, it holds its own in robust dishes—perfect for sautéing in olive oil, enriching pasta sauces, or infusing marinades with an intense garlicky kick.
Unlike longer-season garlics, this variety is well-suited to the warm climates of northern NSW and QLD, thriving in short-day conditions with only a 5-6 month growing cycle. Adapted to mild winters and hot springs, it’s a reliable producer in subtropical regions where other varieties may struggle. While technically a softneck, it has a unique habit of forming up to three layers of irregular cloves and an internal scape that occasionally pushes bulbils through the stem—offering a fascinating twist on traditional garlic growth.
We cannot send this seed to Western Australia
We cannot send this seed to Tasmania
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General information:
Garlic
Allium sativum
Native to central Asia and used for thousands of years, Garlic is a flavourful and versatile food that offers a range of health benefits and is widely used in cooking and traditional medicine. It also contains compounds such as allicin which has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Organic garlic is considered a healthier and more sustainable option compared to conventional garlic, as it is free from harmful chemicals and grown in a way that supports soil health and biodiversity. Many people prefer the taste of organic garlic as it has a stronger and more flavourful taste.
Garlic seeds planting information:
| Tropics: | Apr-Jul |
| Subtropic: | May-Jul |
| Mild: | Apr-Jun |
| Cold/Frost: | Apr-May |
| Plant space cm: | 10-15 |
| Row space cm: | 30-40 |
| Depth cm: | 2.5-4 |
| Best soil temp: | 10-35 °C |
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| Number of seeds per gram: | |
| Average days to maturity: | 120-175 |
