Traditional favourite!
Large bulbs often used for exhibition. To ensure colour, shape and finish sow in January under glass at 18-21°C (65-70°F). Can also be sown outdoors in March and April. Not recommended for long storage. Bulb onion variety.
CULTURE: Sow maincrop onions March-April outdoors, and thin early. For very large onions sow December-early January and transplant seedlings in spring. To store - lift and allow to dry in full sun, and hang in ropes in cool airy conditions. (24 weeks maturity.)
HINTS: HEALTH BENEFITS: Lowers blood pressure and cholestrol levels. Anti-asthmatic, anti-bacterial and antiseptic. Good source of vitamin C, calcium and iron.
Onion Ailsa Craig Seed - Average Packet Content 250 seedsAbout Suttons...
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