Organic 'Yellow of Parma' onion

Latin name Onion
Quantity per packet About 150 seeds
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Bulb
identification
Latin nameOnion
FamilyAmaryllidaceae
CycleAnnual
Bulb typeVegetable
Quantity per packAbout 150 seeds
Product
description

The Allium cepa 'Yellow of Parma' onion is an old long-day variety recognized for the beauty of its golden bulbs, its mild and sweet flavor, and its excellent performance in cooking and storage. In the garden, it stands out for its neat and vigorous habit, and then for the formation of perfectly round bulbs that literally light up the rows at harvest time. Its flavorful flesh becomes particularly tender once cooked, making it a top choice for stews, grilled dishes, roasts, soups, and homemade sauces. This organic variety appeals to gardeners looking for a productive, reliable, and versatile onion, capable of providing an abundant harvest after careful cultivation in the sun. Planted in well-drained soil, it develops upright, healthy foliage that gradually heralds a generous harvest at the end of the season. Growing it from seed requires some foresight, but the result is well worth the effort, as its bulbs are so attractive and useful in the kitchen. It's particularly pleasing to watch it slowly ripen in the garden before bringing it in for storage, thus extending the flavors of the vegetable patch long after summer. Both heritage, gourmet, and practical, 'Yellow of Parma' naturally finds its place in any productive vegetable garden.

Garden
placement
Where to plant Cooking, roasts, grilled dishes, soups, sauces, preserving
Planting
and care
ExposureSun
Planting periodFebruary to April indoors or April to May outdoors
Planting depth1 cm (3/8 in)
Rooting temperature15 to 21 °C (59 to 70 °F)
WateringModerate
Soil typeWell-drained and fertile
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Bloom periodJune to July
Harvest110 days after transplantation
Companion plantsCarrots, lettuces, beetroots, tomatoes
Plants to avoidBeans, peas
Size
and growth
Height30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 in.)
Spread10 cm (4 in)
Rooting / establishment7 to 14 days
The availability of our bulbs, cloves, tubers, rhizomes, seeds and plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may only be available for a limited time, depending on their natural cycle, planting period or available stock. These product pages are designed to guide and inspire your plant choices for the garden, vegetable garden, landscaping, container growing or sustainable outdoor projects.