vegetable variety in zone 6a
Inchelium Red garlic in zone 6a
Inchelium Red · Allium sativum
- Zone
- 6a -10°F to -5°F
- Growing season
- 180 days
- Days to harvest
- 240 to 270
The verdict
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About Inchelium Red
Mild, complex, slightly sweet softneck; many small cloves per bulb. All-purpose cooking, fresh, braiding for storage. Stores 8-10 months. Cold-tolerant softneck rare for the type.
Critical timing for zone 6a
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Common challenges in zone 6a
- ▸ Brown rot in stone fruit
- ▸ Japanese beetles
- ▸ Spring frost damage to peach buds
Modified care for zone 6a
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Inchelium Red in adjacent zones
Other garlic varieties for zone 6a
- California Early Softneck
Mild, classic softneck flavor; the typical grocery-store garlic. Long-storing softneck, productive, easy to br…
- German Extra Hardy
Strong, robust, traditional garlic punch; tan-skinned porcelain hardneck. Roasting, fresh, raw applications. V…
- Music
Pungent-sweet, balanced, bright flavor; large white-skinned hardneck cloves (4-6 per bulb). Roasting, fresh, a…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Inchelium Red garlic grow in zone 6a?
Yes. Inchelium Red is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 8a, which includes zone 6a.
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