(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.

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Garlic - Picone Purple

Allium Sativum var ophioscorodon

Heirloom 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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Pot Vol.	0.25L
Height	5-10cm
Propagation Method	Seedling
sku	4562

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? All Leaves (Evergreen)

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

Dormancy During Summer Dormancy During Summer

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