Early Italian Certified Organic Garlic Bulbs

Early Italian Garlic is the garlic that chefs worldwide reach for — a softneck variety with smooth white bulb wrappers, beautifully purple-tinted cloves, and a mild yet richly flavored character that enhances soups, roasted dishes, sauces, and sides without overwhelming them. Where hardneck varieties like German White Extra Hardy and Musik deliver bold, assertive pungency, Early Italian is gentler and more approachable — the everyday cooking garlic that complements rather than dominates, with the genuine Italian heritage flavor that makes it a perennial professional kitchen favorite. USDA-Certified Organic, matures in 90–150 days, stores exceptionally well, and perfect for braiding. Cold hardy in Zones 3–9.

Softneck — Longer Storage, Perfect for Braiding

The softneck designation is what makes Early Italian the premier garlic for long-term storage and kitchen display. Softneck varieties dry to a pliable stem that braids beautifully — creating the classic hanging garlic braids that keep heads accessible and well-ventilated through months of storage. The longer storage life of softneck garlic versus hardneck types means Early Italian harvested in summer can still be providing excellent garlic through the following spring.

Mild Yet Rich — The Chef’s Everyday Garlic

Early Italian’s flavor profile is its most culinarily versatile quality. Mild enough to use generously without overwhelming a dish, rich enough to deliver genuine garlic depth in every application — the balance that makes it a professional kitchen standard. Roasted whole, the cloves become sweet and buttery. Minced raw, the mild pungency brightens vinaigrettes and salsas. Cooked into soups and braises, the rich flavor permeates without sharpness. The purple-tinted cloves under smooth white wrappers are easy to peel and consistently sized.

Early Maturity — One of the First Harvests of the Season

At 90–150 days from fall planting, Early Italian is one of the earlier-maturing garlic varieties — delivering harvest ahead of many other varieties and extending the garlic season’s total window for growers who plant multiple types. Harvest when the lower leaves turn brown and the bulbs are fully developed for maximum size and storage life.

Why Growers Choose Early Italian Certified Organic Garlic

• Chef’s worldwide favorite — mild yet richly flavored for everyday cooking use
• Softneck variety — longer storage life, perfect for braiding
• USDA-Certified Organic — grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers
• Beautiful purple-tinted cloves — easy to peel, consistently sized
• Early maturity — 90–150 days — one of the first garlic harvests of the season
• Cold hardy in Zones 3–9 — wide adaptability across the full growing range

A half-pound set of garlic contains approximately 3-4 bulbs. Each bulb contains several cloves for planting. The actual quantity may vary depending on bulb size.