{"product_id":"organic-sicilian-garlic","title":"Organic Sicilian Garlic (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Sicilian seed garlic\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Artichoke softneck rooted in the garlic-growing traditions of Sicily and Southern Italy. Mediterranean growers preserved white and red-cloved garlics for braiding, storage, and bold regional cooking, and Sicilian-named strains continue that heritage in North American gardens. This certified organic selection offers pale bulbs, layered cloves, flexible stems, spicy flavor, and a late harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMix \u0026amp; match savings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This item is eligible for the Garlic Mix \u0026amp; Match discount. Combine eligible seed garlic and shallots to save 10% at 3 pounds, 15% at 10 pounds, or 20% at 30 pounds. The discount is applied automatically in the cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrganic Sicilian is a softneck for growers who want more personality than a mild commercial white. Its 10–15 layered cloves bring a robust, savory bite to the kitchen, while the flexible stems lend themselves to braiding. The bulbs mature on the later side, extending the season after early Italian and California types have been lifted. It is a flavorful way to build a longer harvest window and a handsome certified organic pantry crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flavor is robust and savory with noticeable spice. Mince cloves into tomato sauces, pesto, marinades, and dressings, or roast them with vegetables, bread, fish, and meats. Cooking softens the sharper edge and develops sweetness while preserving a distinctly garlic-forward finish. Mixed clove sizes suit different tasks: larger cloves for slicing and roasting, smaller cloves for stocks, pastes, and quick sautés.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen growing organic Sicilian garlic, choose a sunny fall bed that can remain in production into late summer. Local winter temperature and day length will influence how this softneck bulbs, so steady care matters more than a fixed calendar date. Keep spring growth evenly watered and weed-free, then taper irrigation as the tops decline. Cure the mature bulbs under cover with strong airflow, retaining the stems if you plan to braid them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artichoke softneck garlic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robust, savory, and spicy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulbs \u0026amp; Cloves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 10–15 cloves per bulb; bulb size and count vary with growing conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale to pearl-white wrappers that may show purple accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer; timing varies by climate and planting date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones \u0026amp; Climate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 3–9; bulbing depends on local winter and day length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good keeping potential after thorough curing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southern Italian softneck heritage with more spice than many everyday whites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompare Garlic Varieties\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor planting and variety guidance, visit the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/pages\/garlic-resource-center\"\u003eGarlic Resource Center\u003c\/a\u003e, use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/pages\/garlic-selector\"\u003eGarlic Selector\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/collections\/seed-garlic-and-shallots\"\u003eSeed Garlic \u0026amp; Shallots\u003c\/a\u003e. For a side-by-side look at flavor, type, harvest timing, and more, open the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/Fall_2026_Garlic_Varieties_Summary.pdf?v=1786990480\"\u003edownloadable Fall 2026 Garlic Varieties Summary (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41092810276977,"sku":"FPO161","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/FP515_Org_Sicilian_Garlic_1.jpg?v=1766096174","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/organic-sicilian-garlic","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}