Inchelium Red Garlic is a celebrated softneck artichoke garlic with Native American origins from Washington’s Colville Reservation. Winner of the 1990 Rodale Kitchen taste test, it offers a mild, full-bodied flavor that’s excellent raw or cooked. This heirloom produces attractive pink-purple striped bulbs with 8–15 cloves, adapts well to different climates, and stores 6 – 9 months—making it ideal for gardeners and chefs alike. Washington State University Extension has since made it the focus of an active revitalization effort on the Colville Reservation. Learn more about the history of Inchelium Red garlic.
Inchelium has between 5 and 7 bulbs per pound. Each bulb has between 11 and 14 seeds
Inchelium Red Garlic
Certified Organic Garlic
Now taking Pre-Orders for the 2026 Season!
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| (LBS) Volume Discount | Garlic Seed Price |
|---|---|
| 5 | $0.25 Off |
| 10 | $0.50 Off |
| 25 | $1.00 Off |
| 50 | $1.50 Off |
| 100 | $2.00 Off |
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Why Choose Our Inchelium Red Garlic
At Basaltic Farms, our approach to growing Inchelium Red Garlic honors its Native American heritage while delivering award-winning flavor. When you choose our organic garlic farm, you’re getting the same variety that won the 1990 Rodale Kitchen taste test for exceptional quality.
- Adaptable to All Gardens – Inchelium Red Garlic thrives in zones 3-10, making it one of the most versatile varieties available. From cold northern winters to warm southern climates, our volcanic soil enhances its characteristic mild flavor and pink-purple striping.
- Award-Winning Heirloom – This Native American variety from Washington’s Colville Reservation produces beautiful white bulbs with pink-purple stripes containing 8-15 cloves. Its proven excellence and cultural heritage make it a treasured addition to any garden.
- Perfect Mild Flavor – Unlike harsh store-bought garlic, Inchelium Red Garlic offers approachable flavor that’s excellent raw and develops subtle heat during storage. Our mineral-rich soil creates complexity without overwhelming intensity, ideal for garlic-sensitive palates.
- Superior Storage Champion – This softneck stores exceptionally well for 6-9 months, with flavor that actually improves over time. Perfect for braiding, each bulb provides 8-15 substantial cloves for planting or year-round culinary use.
- Triple-Certified Excellence – Every Inchelium Red bulb is CCOF and USDA certified organic, plus Real Organic Project verified, grown without synthetic inputs and hand-selected for quality by our family.
Note: Early harvest variety, typically ready late June to early July.
Why Volcanic Soil Matters
At Basaltic Farms, our garlic grows in the volcanic basaltic soil of California's Southern Cascades — the same mineral-rich foundation that researchers have identified as measurably superior for crop nutrition. A 2024 study co-authored by Newcastle University found that crops grown in basalt-amended soil had significantly higher tissue calcium and grain potassium than crops grown in untreated fields. The reason is simple: basalt slowly releases the calcium, magnesium, potassium, and trace minerals that plants need to thrive. We're not amending our soil with basalt — we're farming on it.
Read the Newcastle University research on basalt and crop nutrition.
Why Volcanic Soil Matters
At Basaltic Farms, our garlic grows in the volcanic basaltic soil of California's Southern Cascades — the same mineral-rich foundation that researchers have identified as measurably superior for crop nutrition. A 2024 study co-authored by Newcastle University found that crops grown in basalt-amended soil had significantly higher tissue calcium and grain potassium than crops grown in untreated fields. The reason is simple: basalt slowly releases the calcium, magnesium, potassium, and trace minerals that plants need to thrive. We're not amending our soil with basalt — we're farming on it.
Read the Newcastle University research on basalt and crop nutrition.
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