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Italian Loiacono Garlic Bulbs
Heirloom from 1912 brought to the USA by the Loiacono family.
Item Number: 69080T
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A rich flavored Italian garlic brought to the United States from by the Loiacono family in 1912. Smaller number of cloves but bigger and squarer in size than the typical softneck. This variety is very adaptable and grows in a variety of climates. Harvest fall planted garlic the following season, late spring or early summer, about 240 days from planting. Harvest spring planted garlic the same season, about 90 days from planting. Italian Loiacono maintains a higher quality in post-harvest storage than most hardneck varieties, storing well for up to 9 months. Averages 11 cloves per bulb. Softneck variety.
Key Attributes
Light Requirement
The amount of sunlight this product needs daily in order to perform well in the garden. Full sun means 6 hours of direct sun per day; partial sun means 2-4 hours of direct sun per day; shade means little or no direct sun.
Full sun
Lifecycle
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Annual
Mature Spread
The width of the plant at maturity.
6 in
Days to Maturity
The average number of days from when the plant is actively growing in the garden to the expected time of harvest.
90
Mature Height
The typical height of this product at maturity.
24 in
Fruit Size
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4 in
Variety
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Softneck
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