Product Overview
One of the sweetest of globe type onions. Large in size they are ideal for slicing, cooking, frying, salads, soups and stews. Although they do not keep for a long storage period, they are hardy in growth and mild in taste. Award winning for sweetness nationwide. Approximately 110 days to maturity.
SOWING: Sow indoors in flats in early spring or sow directly outdoors as soon as soil is workable. Can also be sown outdoors in earliest fall. Cover seeds with 1/4 inch fine soil.
THINNING AND TRANSPLANTING: When seedlings are about 4 inches tall thin or transplant 5 to 6 inches apart.
SPACING: Leave 6 to 18 inches between rows. Can be spaced 6 inches apart in all directions for solid bed plantings.
GERMINATION: 10 to 20 days, depending upon soil and weather, Keep soil moderately moist during germination.
Ed’s Special Advice: Best results are obtained when onions are planted in well-fertilized moderately moist soil. At maturity, bend over tops to hasten ripening before they are harvested. Pick out seed heads as they form.
