onion 'Walla Walla'
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Exceptional sweetness for fresh onions
Onion ' Walla Walla' (Allium cepa), offered by Semences OSC.
Super sweet yellow fleshed onion, ideal for fresh eating. Harvested bulbs range from 5 to 15 cm in diameter. Cold hardy, this Long Day variety is ideal for northern climates. Not recommended for long term storage, but offers unmatched flavour when eaten fresh.
Plant height : 30-50 cm
Quantity per pack : Approximately 450 seeds
Days to harvest : 115-150 days
Degree of difficulty : Previous experience beneficial
Frost Tolerance : Can withstand light frost
Companion plants : Carrots, beets, lettuce
Enemy plants : Beans, peas
Suggested Uses : Salads, cooked dishes, grilling
Plant Type : Annual Vegetable
Cultivation method :
Seeds can be started indoors in a soilless medium in February for best results, or in a cold frame to advance the season. Transplant outdoors in spring. Seeds can also be sown directly from mid-April, 8-15mm deep and 15mm apart in rows 30cm apart. Thin to 12.5cm to allow bulbs to fully develop. Onions prefer a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil. Lay flower stalks flat to direct energy into bulb development. One packet will sow about 6m of row. Germination occurs in 1-2 weeks.
