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'Italian Purple' Garlic

Sub-Category:	Hardneck

Sub-Category 2:
Description:	Large-bulbed, Italian hardneck also known as 'Gambino'.
Days To Maturity:	NA
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Overall: (5.0 Stars) Taste: (5.0 Stars) Yield: (5.0 Stars) Ease/Reliability: (5.0 Stars)

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Reviewed on 07/27/2007 by Sam Yachup - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	Albany, New York, United States Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days Soil Texture: Loam Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40') Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
Have been growing this variety for past 5 years. Have always had good yields with well formed, fine tasting bulbs that store well. Very good in all dishes that call for garlic and have a sweet, nutty flavor when roasted.

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