{"product_id":"ga-oignon-bianca-di-maggio-bio","title":"Organic 'Bianca Di Maggio' Onion","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"123\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"123\"\u003eOrganic 'Bianca di Maggio' onion (Allium cepa) from the seed company Gaia, a sweet, crisp and versatile Italian white onion\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"688\"\u003eThe 'Bianca di Maggio' onion is an Italian heritage variety renowned for its sweet, \u003cstrong data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"250\"\u003ecrisp\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"227\"\u003ewhite bulbs\u003c\/strong\u003e , ideal for eating \u003cstrong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"291\"\u003efresh\u003c\/strong\u003e , pickling, or adding a delicate flavor to Mediterranean dishes. Thriving in fertile, well-drained soil, it requires a \u003cstrong data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"461\"\u003elong growing season\u003c\/strong\u003e but rewards with \u003cstrong data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eexcellent yields\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"547\"\u003estorage capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e , far exceeding that of many sweet onions. Its subtle, non-spicy flavor makes it a versatile and refined choice in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"842\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"711\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Brassicaceae, Carrot, Tomato, Lettuce, Beetroot, Parsnip, Chamomile, Rose, Strawberry \u003cbr data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"797\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"817\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Beans, Peas, Asparagus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"864\"\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Rounded to slightly flattened bulbs\u003cbr data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"906\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"926\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 45 to 60 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"942\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 100 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"982\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Sweet white onion, very crisp, excellent fresh or pickled, good storage potential, heritage Italian variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Bluish-green\u003cbr data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Mild, crunchy, not spicy\u003cbr data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Down to -12°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003eStart sowing \u003cstrong data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003e10 to 12 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before transplanting. 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Germination takes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003e6–12 days\u003c\/strong\u003e at temperatures between \u003cstrong data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003e10–25°C\u003c\/strong\u003e (optimum 20–25°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003eHarvest when the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003eleaves have dried and fallen\u003c\/strong\u003e . Allow the bulbs to mature in the field \u003cstrong data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003efor 3 to 5 days\u003c\/strong\u003e or dry them in a greenhouse at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003e23–26°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and 80% humidity. To prolong dormancy, cool and dry slowly. 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