ONION ‘Gladalan Brown’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Allium cepa
- Versatile variety that produces brown onions with a robust, savory flavour.
- Perfect for a range of dishes, including roasts, stews, and stir-fries.
- Produces medium to large, round bulbs with a pungent, aromatic taste.
- Well-suited to Australian climates and ideal for long-term storage when properly cured.
- Rich in essential vitamins and minerals, contributing to a healthy diet.
- Easy to grow with minimal care requirements.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Biennial, commonly grown as an annual; up to 40 cm in height
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: March – August
- Cool: March – August
- Subtropical: April – September
- Tropical: Not recommended due to high humidity and heat
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Depth: 0.5 – 1 cm deep
- Position: Full sun to ensure strong bulb development
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or in trays for later transplanting
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 – 7.0; enrich with compost before planting
- Rows: 30 cm apart
- Spacing: 10 – 15 cm between plants
Details:
- Water regularly, ensuring soil remains moist but not waterlogged.
- Avoid watering the foliage to prevent fungal diseases.
- Fertilize lightly during the growing season for optimal bulb development.
Harvest:
110 – 140 days
Growing Instructions
- Onions thrive in well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Prepare your garden beds by incorporating compost and loosening the soil.
- Sow seeds thinly, either directly into the garden or in trays for later transplanting.
- For transplants, sow seeds in trays 8 – 10 weeks before the last frost date. Harden off seedlings for a week before transplanting to acclimate them to outdoor conditions.
- Regular weeding is essential to prevent competition for nutrients.
- As bulbs begin to mature, reduce watering to allow onions to dry out and develop a protective skin for storage.
