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Stock: Available
SKU Code: V 532-50g
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Sub-family: Allioideae
Characteristics: Annual
Seed per packet: Approx. 150
Seed per gram: Approx. 250
An old New Zealand variety of onions suited to cooler climates. Round brown-skinned bulbs with white flesh and a strong flavour. Mid to late maturing with an excellent bolting tolerance.
One of the best keeper onions available that stores for 8-10 months.
Grow notes:
Adaptable to most garden soils in an open sunny position.
Tropical: Autumn
Temperate: Autumn to Mid-Winter
Cold: Mid-Autumn to Mid-Winter
Sow: Sow 5-6mm deep.
Sow direct or in trays of a quality seed raising mix and transplant when 6cm tall.
Germination: 10-14 days
Plant space: 10cm
Row Space: 20cm
Maturity: 24-30 weeks
If sowing direct thin where required to 10cm between plants. Harvest when tops wilt.
We now stock a range of Propagation Accessories including the popular Aquamiser Propagation Kits, Pots, Native and Forestry Tubes, Trays, Labels and more.
We can only ship these items to Australian locations, international customers please request shipping quotation prior to purchasing.