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'Shantung Purple' Garlic

Sub-Category:	Softneck

Sub-Category 2:
Description:	Softneck, turban. Early-maturing, Chinese variety with dense, round bulbs and a papery, blue-purple pinstriped, outer wrapper. Sweet, earthy flavor with moderate heat. Short storage life.
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 03/20/2007 by Garlic Lady - An experienced gardener
Overall Taste Yield Ease	North Carolina, United States Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days Soil Texture: Loam Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40') Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
Grown in NC this garlic is HOT and the storage life is longer than all hardnecks. Great choice for southeastern US

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