(1/4) Picone purple harvest shows the slight purple colour coming through in the rhizomes
(2/4) Picone Purple garlic growing in the nursery
(3/4) YouTube: Picone Purple how to grow
(4/4) A field of Garlic, almost ready to harvest. A mixture of Italian and Russian Garlic.
Garlic - Picone Purple
Allium Sativum var ophioscorodonHeirloom hardneck variety of garlic that produces plump bulbs of excellant rich flavoured cloves early in the season. Performs very well in the Subtropics. Medium heat and a strong flavour make this a favourite variety to grow by home gardeners. The clo... Read More
Other Names: italian garlic
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Specifications of Garlic - Picone Purple
Preferred Climate Subtropical, Warm TemperateLearn About Climate Zones
Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 0-1m
Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination
Can it Handle Frosts? Sometimes
Amount of leaves in Winter? No Leaves (Deciduous)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA
Suitability in Pots Yes
Water Requirements Moderate Watering
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest First Year
Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type Perfect Drainage (Sand/Volcanic)
Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months August, September, October
Fertiliser All Purpose, Compost, Seaweed
Growth Rate Fast
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Garlic - Picone Purple
can't get enough garlic, healthy upon arrival growing nicely
