Inchelium Red – Mild & Long Storage

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Description

Inchelium Red won a national garlic taste test judged by Rodale Kitchens, and it remains one of the most decorated softneck varieties in American garlic growing. Mild, sweet, complex flavor without heat or sharpness. Large bulbs, exceptional storage, and performance that consistently surprises growers who expect softnecks to be ordinary.

What Makes Inchelium Different

Most softneck garlic is mild because it lacks complexity. Inchelium Red is mild because it has been selected for sweetness and depth rather than heat. Raw, it has a gentle bite that disappears quickly. Roasted, it becomes almost buttery.

On our farm, we ran an intentional experiment with Inchelium in 2025: one row planted with our largest cloves, one row with our smallest. The small-clove row produced bulbs the same size — many reaching three inches across. Inchelium overachieves in mild winter climates in a way that defies the standard rules.

For Mild-Climate and Southern Growers

Inchelium Red does not require vernalization the way hardnecks do. It thrives in mild winters. Growers in the South, the Pacific Coast, and the lower Mid-Atlantic who have tried hardnecks and been disappointed will find Inchelium a different experience entirely.

Flavor

Mild, sweet, and layered. No harsh heat, no sharp bite. Works raw in dressings, dips, and salsas. Roasts into a sweet, mellow paste.

Storage

6 to 9 months in a cool, dry, well-ventilated space. The flexible softneck stem makes it ideal for garlic braiding.

Growing

Plant October through November in most climates. No scape to remove. Harvest June through July when the lower leaves begin to dry. Cure 3 to 4 weeks before storing. New to growing garlic? See our complete growing guide for step-by-step planting instructions.

When Your Order Arrives

Remove the garlic from the shipping box as soon as it arrives. Store in a dry, open-air location with good airflow. Do not leave it sealed in the box.

If you are in a warm-winter region (zones 8 and warmer), refrigerate your seed garlic for 6 to 8 weeks at 35 to 40 degrees F before planting. See our vernalization guide for full instructions.

Package Sizes

Inchelium Red runs about 48 cloves (roughly 4 bulbs) per pound. Approximate counts by size:

  • 1/4 lb: ~12 cloves (~1.1 bulbs)
  • 1/2 lb: ~24 cloves (~2.2 bulbs)
  • 1 lb: ~48 cloves (~4 bulbs)
  • 2 lb: ~96 cloves (~9 bulbs)
  • 5 lb: ~240 cloves (~22 bulbs)

How We Grow

Our farm is an ODA inspected and licensed nursery, inspected annually during the spring growth season. We use OMRI-listed organic inputs, no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. Grown in Coburg, Oregon's Willamette Valley.

Hardneck vs. softneck garlic — which is right for your garden?

Shipping now. Order now to lock in your favorite varieties — several are already low in stock or sold out for the season and won't be restocked until next year. Orders ship within about a week of purchase, so there's no advantage to waiting. If your planting date is later and you'd like your order timed accordingly, just add a note at checkout and we will do our best to accommodate. Free shipping on orders $60+.

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    Description

    Inchelium Red won a national garlic taste test judged by Rodale Kitchens, and it remains one of the most decorated softneck varieties in American garlic growing. Mild, sweet, complex flavor without heat or sharpness. Large bulbs, exceptional storage, and performance that consistently surprises growers who expect softnecks to be ordinary.

    What Makes Inchelium Different

    Most softneck garlic is mild because it lacks complexity. Inchelium Red is mild because it has been selected for sweetness and depth rather than heat. Raw, it has a gentle bite that disappears quickly. Roasted, it becomes almost buttery.

    On our farm, we ran an intentional experiment with Inchelium in 2025: one row planted with our largest cloves, one row with our smallest. The small-clove row produced bulbs the same size — many reaching three inches across. Inchelium overachieves in mild winter climates in a way that defies the standard rules.

    For Mild-Climate and Southern Growers

    Inchelium Red does not require vernalization the way hardnecks do. It thrives in mild winters. Growers in the South, the Pacific Coast, and the lower Mid-Atlantic who have tried hardnecks and been disappointed will find Inchelium a different experience entirely.

    Flavor

    Mild, sweet, and layered. No harsh heat, no sharp bite. Works raw in dressings, dips, and salsas. Roasts into a sweet, mellow paste.

    Storage

    6 to 9 months in a cool, dry, well-ventilated space. The flexible softneck stem makes it ideal for garlic braiding.

    Growing

    Plant October through November in most climates. No scape to remove. Harvest June through July when the lower leaves begin to dry. Cure 3 to 4 weeks before storing. New to growing garlic? See our complete growing guide for step-by-step planting instructions.

    When Your Order Arrives

    Remove the garlic from the shipping box as soon as it arrives. Store in a dry, open-air location with good airflow. Do not leave it sealed in the box.

    If you are in a warm-winter region (zones 8 and warmer), refrigerate your seed garlic for 6 to 8 weeks at 35 to 40 degrees F before planting. See our vernalization guide for full instructions.

    Package Sizes

    Inchelium Red runs about 48 cloves (roughly 4 bulbs) per pound. Approximate counts by size:

    • 1/4 lb: ~12 cloves (~1.1 bulbs)
    • 1/2 lb: ~24 cloves (~2.2 bulbs)
    • 1 lb: ~48 cloves (~4 bulbs)
    • 2 lb: ~96 cloves (~9 bulbs)
    • 5 lb: ~240 cloves (~22 bulbs)

    How We Grow

    Our farm is an ODA inspected and licensed nursery, inspected annually during the spring growth season. We use OMRI-listed organic inputs, no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. Grown in Coburg, Oregon's Willamette Valley.

    Hardneck vs. softneck garlic — which is right for your garden?

    Shipping now. Order now to lock in your favorite varieties — several are already low in stock or sold out for the season and won't be restocked until next year. Orders ship within about a week of purchase, so there's no advantage to waiting. If your planting date is later and you'd like your order timed accordingly, just add a note at checkout and we will do our best to accommodate. Free shipping on orders $60+.

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    Susan Casillas

    Arrived on time. Very excited to grow them after their cold stratification period. Very nice garlic bulbs. Thank you so much!

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    Dan Becker

    Great service and good looking garlic. Have in the pantry waiting to plant next month

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    Joe

    customer service is on top of there game very pleasant n knowledgeable about product. n the product was better than described.. garlic was fresh n delicious.. i would definetly recommend this company very nice to work with

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    Debra Velocci

    Beautiful fist of garlic. 🧄

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    cindy frost

    I thought it was goi g to be a garlic braid like in the picture. Disappeared. I guess I’ll try to grow it. Please don’t picture things you are not sending.

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    Nan McKelvey

    This is the most excellent seed garlic I have ever received from an online purchase. I highly recommend this company! The pride of ownership shines through in the quality of their product. I am so excited to see what my harvest yields next year. I am confident it will be absolutely spectacular. Thank you so much!

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    Hi garlic is great in my garden

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    Etsy customer

    The bulb I received was huge and so are the individual cloves. Very happy!!

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    Yvonne Flores

    really satisfied with my garlic bulbs.

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    Pj Oleham

    I haven’t planted the bulbs yet, but they are nice and large and very well kept. Looking forward to growing them.

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    Etsy customer

    Arrived on time, neatly packaged and they look great.

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    Etsy customer

    I received my Inchelium garlic I pre ordered, beautiful and healthy three bulbs and I’m looking forwards to planting them end of October, thank you

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    Etsy customer

    Beautiful garlic. Timely delivery!Thank you!

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