Description
- Best Grown: Outdoors in beds or raised beds
- Sowing Time: March–April
- Plant Out: Direct sow outdoors or transplant seedlings
- Harvest Time: August–September
- Spacing: Thin or plant 10–15 cm apart in rows 30 cm apart
- Height: Grows approx. 30–45 cm tall
- Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Why grow it?
- Reliable, widely grown storage onion
- Firm bulbs with strong flavour
- Good resistance and consistent yields
- Stores well through winter when cured properly
- Ideal for everyday cooking
How to grow: Sow directly outdoors March–April into fine, well-prepared soil, or start under cover and transplant seedlings once conditions allow. Keep weed-free, as onions dislike competition. Water during dry spells, especially early in growth. Harvest when foliage yellows and falls over. Lift and dry thoroughly in a warm, airy place before storing.
Cooking / usage ideas: Perfect for frying, roasting, soups, stews, and sauces. A dependable onion for everyday kitchen use.
Seeds per pack: 1 tsp of seeds
