Garlic (Allium sativum 'Early Red Italian')

The name “Early Red Italian” garlic strongly suggests that its native region or origin is **Italy**, specifically a region with a Mediterranean climate favorable to garlic cultivation.

While garlic itself is believed to have originated in Central Asia, specific varieties like “Early Red Italian” are bred and cultivated in particular regions. The “Italian” part of the name points directly to Italy. The “Early Red” suggests that it matures earlier than other Italian garlic varieties and likely has a reddish hue to its outer layers.