At a Glance
- Variety:Onion
Has a fine globe shape and golden skin.
Bulbs will store through the winter and spring.
A great all rounder.
Sowing Time
Indoors: January – April
Outdoors: March – April
Sowing Indoors
Almost fill a seed tray with moist seed compost. Sow seeds thinly and cover them with a little more compost. Place in the warmth 10-15 degrees Celsuis (50-60 Fahrenheit).
Growing On
Keep seedlings in a light position, but shade from direct sunlight. When large enough to handle, transplant 5cm (2in) apart to trays of potting compost.
Transplanting
Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2-3 weeks before planting out to their cropping positions. Allow 15cm (6in) between plants and 30cm (12in) between rows. For really big onions, allow 30cm (12in) between plants and 45cm (18in) between rows.
Sowing Outdoors
Sow seeds thinly in a pre-watered shallow row, lightly covering with a little soil. Keep moist in dry spells.
Thinning
Thin seedings to 15cm (6in) apart to allow full development of the bulbs.
Harvest
August – September
