When compared to ‘Red Baron’ in trials and commercial assessments, ‘Stuttgarter Giant’ came out admirably against the popular red onion variety. This ever-popular variety will produce firm and semi-flat shaped bulbs, with a superb taste and pink tinged flesh that goes well in most sauces, stews and for a punchy kick, eat raw. Height: 45cm (18″). Spread: 15cm (6″).
Growing Information
Plant onion sets in rows in any firm, well drained soil in full sun. Prepare the planting area several weeks in advance by incorporating some well rotted garden compost to improve drainage and soil fertility. Avoid planting onions on freshly manured soil. On particularly wet ground, try growing onion sets in raised beds. When growing onions from sets, plant the bulbs so that the tip of bulb is just protruding through the soil surface. Leave a space of 10cm (4″) between each bulb, and 30cm (12″) between each row.
