(Allium cepa) Uncommon Italian heirloom. Beautiful long bottle shaped bulbs, attractive color. Flavor is mild and sweet. Best for fresh eating. Can be sown in spring and fall in milder climates. Long-day type. 100-120 days from transplant.
START INDOORS 4-6 weeks before transplanting | GERMINATION 4-10 days | PLANT OUTDOORS 6" Apart | LIGHT Full Sun |
Green Thumb Tip
Sow seeds indoors in flats ¼" deep and space 1" in all directions. Transplant outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Keep onions well weeded with shallow cultivation.