Onion Gladalan White Vegetable Seeds | Non-GMO & Heirloom Seeds

ONION ‘Gladalan White’ Vegetable Seeds

Botanical Name: Allium cepa

Reliable, high-yielding, short-day white onion variety prized for its mild flavour and excellent storage qualities.
Produces large, globe-shaped bulbs with smooth white skin and crisp, sweet flesh.
Ideal for fresh use in salads, cooking, and pickling, as well as long-term storage when properly cured.
Performs best in regions with a mild climate and consistent moisture.

Sow When:
- - Temperate: February – August
  - Cool: February – September
  - Subtropical: February – July
  - Tropical: March – June
  - Arid: March – July
Sowing Depth: 6–10 mm deep
Row Spacing: 30 cm between rows
Plant Spacing: Thin to 10–15 cm apart for large bulbs
Position: Full sun with free-draining, fertile soil enriched with compost

Prepare beds with plenty of well-rotted compost or aged manure to ensure good nutrition and bulb development.
Onions prefer a slightly alkaline soil pH around 6.5–7.0; test and lime the soil if needed.
Keep the soil consistently moist during germination and early growth, but avoid waterlogging as onions dislike wet feet.
Apply a balanced fertiliser every 4–6 weeks during the growing season for strong, healthy bulbs.
When bulbs begin to swell and tops start to fall over naturally, stop watering to allow skins to firm up for harvest.
Harvest when 70–80% of the tops have bent over and started to yellow.
For best storage, cure harvested bulbs in a dry, shaded area with good airflow for 2–3 weeks until the necks are completely dry.

Gladalan White is particularly suited for Australian conditions where winters are mild and rainfall is moderate.
In humid regions, ensure good airflow to reduce the risk of fungal diseases such as downy mildew and neck rot.
Avoid over-fertilising with nitrogen once bulbs start forming, as this can lead to excessive leaf growth and poor storage quality.
This variety stores very well when properly cured and kept in a cool, dry place.