🧄 California Early Softneck Garlic – Heirloom & Non-GMO | Fresh Harvest

✨ Why American gardeners have chosen California Early for 40+ years:

The #1 softneck variety in the USA! Huge bulbs 2–3+ inches (5–8+ cm), 12–18 large cloves, mild sweet-nutty flavor (never overpowering), stores 9–12 months, and braids beautifully. The ultimate reliable "workhorse" variety for beginners and market growers alike.

What you'll receive:

✓ Fresh seasonal harvest – straight from the field

✓ Hand-selected large & jumbo bulbs only (1.8–3+ inches / 4.5–8+ cm) – we cull all small ones

✓ 100% Heirloom, Non-GMO, grown naturally with zero synthetic chemicals or pesticides

✓ Perfect for planting OR eating

Taste & uses:

Mild to medium-rich flavor with a gentle kick and natural sweetness. Never bitter! Amazing raw, roasted whole, in garlic bread, sauces, or braided into beautiful garlic wreaths.

Easy planting = massive harvest:

– Plant in fall (October–December depending on your zone)

– Depth 2–3 inches (5–8 cm), spacing 4–6 inches (10–15 cm)

– Harvest the following summer: 1 lb planted = 8–12+ lbs of premium garlic!

Size & appearance:

Bulbs range 1.8–3+ inches (4.5–8+ cm), wrapper color from white to light purple streaks – completely normal and natural. Only firm, healthy, damage-free bulbs make it into your box.

Freshness guarantee:

If any bulb arrives damaged or fails to sprout – just send a photo and we'll replace it free + add a bonus for your next order.

Important:

This is food-grade culinary + seed garlic, so returns are not accepted for hygiene reasons.

Ships to all 50 states in 1–3 days. We ship Monday–Wednesday only so your garlic never sits in a warehouse over the weekend.

Thank you for supporting our small family farm! 🧄❤️

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