Herbs - Culinary Bulbs
A medium size white onion
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
A medium size white onion
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grow in fertile, moisture retentive, but well-drained soil in full sun. Consider liming if the soil is acid, pH below 6.5. Yellowing and toppling is a sign that the onions are reaching maturity. Lift and store in a cool dry place. See how to grow: onions for further advice
Propagate by seed sown under cover with heat in mid- to late winter, harden off before planting out. Sow outdoors from late winter until mid-spring. If growing from sets, plant outdoors from mid-March to mid-April
Not required
May be susceptible to onion fly and narcissus eelworm
May be susceptible to onion white rot, onion downy mildew, leek rust and onion neck rot. Bolting, producing flowers, may be a problem